In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood with a diverse community and plenty of parklands and trails.

Property Pulse

Mainly single-detached homes, with a mix of older and newer properties. Spacious layouts and attractive features.

Community Canvas

A mix of families with teenagers, younger families, and residents of various ages and ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Easy access to shopping and transit options.

Have a look around Rolling Acres.

Rolling Acres has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Rolling Acres is in east central Whitby. This predominantly residential neighbourhood has fairly dense housing, but with plenty of parklands and a multi-use trail system. Housing is mainly single detached homes, as well as apartment buildings and townhomes.

People & Families in Rolling Acres

Families with kids make up 67% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Rolling Acres come from 121 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,720

Neighbourhood Population

15,493

Household Size

  • 1 person - 9%
  • 2 persons - 24%
  • 3 persons - 22%
  • 4 persons - 28%
  • 5 or more persons - 16%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 9%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 66%
  • Couples without children - 18%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 33%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 20%
  • 15 to 64 years - 70%
  • 65 years and over - 8%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 24%
  • Canadian - 23%
  • Scottish - 18%
  • Irish - 18%
  • German - 8%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 8%
  • 35 to 44 years - 22%
  • 45 to 54 years - 32%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 10%
  • 75 to 84 years - 2%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 8%
  • 15 to 19 years - 8%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 15%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 3%

Rolling Acres Schools

Rolling Acres has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving Rolling Acres. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

6

Having Fun in Rolling Acres

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rolling Acres feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 38 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

10

Number of Recreation Facilities

38

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 10
  • Basketball Courts - 7
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Fields - 11
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Courts - 4
  • Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Rolling Acres

There are 72 transit stops in Rolling Acres. In Rolling Acres, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 26%
  • Commute to another city - 73%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 83%
  • Transit - 13%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 24%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
  • 60 minutes and over - 27%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 23%

Work and Education in Rolling Acres

In this neighbourhood, 31% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 68% 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 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
  • $200,000 and over - 14%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 24%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Finance and insurance - 8%

Employment

  • Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rolling Acres Homes

In Rolling Acres, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 81%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 9%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 4%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 1%
  • Not condominium - 98%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 1%
  • 2 bedrooms - 7%
  • 3 bedrooms - 37%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 53%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 2%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 19%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 43%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 17%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 14%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 87%
  • Renter - 11%

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