Port Whitby Neighbourhood Guide

Port Whitby has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Port Whitby, in south Whitby, lies on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is a mixed area, featuring a marina and harbour, waterfront trails, a sports centre, shopping centre, and health centre. Housing is also mixed—the Whitby Shores development was built in the late 1990s and features single-detached homes and condo townhomes. A high rise condo development is located in the area, and there are also older homes and low-rise apartment buildings.

People & Families in Port Whitby

Families with kids make up 41% of households in Port Whitby, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 31% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 65 different ethnic origins, and 24% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,500

Neighbourhood Population

3,576

Household Size

1 person - 30%
2 persons - 31%
3 persons - 14%
4 persons - 16%
5 or more persons - 5%

Household Types

One-person households - 31%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 41%
Couples without children - 26%
Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

1 child - 23%
2 children - 28%
3 or more children - 5%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 20%
15 to 64 years - 62%
65 years and over - 17%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 30%
Canadian - 28%
Scottish - 27%
Irish - 22%
French - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 9%
35 to 44 years - 20%
45 to 54 years - 22%
55 to 64 years - 18%
65 to 74 years - 13%
75 to 84 years - 10%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 6%
5 to 9 years - 7%
10 to 14 years - 6%
15 to 19 years - 3%
20 to 29 years - 7%
30 to 39 years - 13%
40 to 49 years - 16%
50 to 59 years - 13%
60 to 69 years - 10%
over 70 years - 9%

Port Whitby Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

4

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Port Whitby

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 13 parks in this neighbourhood, with 55 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

13

Number of Recreation Facilities

55

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 4
Pool - 1
Arena - 1
Rinks - 6
Tennis Courts - 6
Basketball Courts - 3
Ball Diamonds - 7
Sports Fields - 9
Community Centres - 2
Splash Pads - 4
Beach - 1
Sports Court - 1
Boating Facility - 1
Trails - 8
Fitness/Weight Room - 1

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Getting Around in Port Whitby

There are 26 transit stops in Port Whitby. Rail stations include Whitby GO. In Port Whitby, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 17%
Commute to another city - 81%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 71%
Transit - 24%
Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 31%
30 to 44 minutes - 8%
45 to 59 minutes - 16%
60 minutes and over - 29%
Less than 15 minutes - 15%

Work and Education in Port Whitby

In this neighbourhood, 38% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 4%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
$200,000 and over - 10%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Business, finance and administration occupations - 22%
Sales and service occupations - 19%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Retail trade - 11%
Health care and social assistance - 10%
Professional, scientific and technical services - 8%

Employment

Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Port Whitby Homes

In Port Whitby, there are a mix of home types. Port Whitby has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 37%
Semi-detached house - 5%
Duplex - 0%
Row house - 15%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
High-rise apartment/condo - 30%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 35%
Not condominium - 64%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 15%
2 bedrooms - 23%
3 bedrooms - 44%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 17%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 7%
1981 to 1990 - 3%
1991 to 2000 - 36%
2001 to 2005 - 27%
2006 to 2010 - 17%
2011 to 2016 - 2%
1960 or before - 5%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 80%
Renter - 18%