Neighbourhood Guide

Rural Whitby

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.

Rural Whitby has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Rural Whitby is the large rural area surrounding urban Whitby, which contains several small villages, including Myrtle and Ashburn, and homes on large acreages.

People & Families in Rural Whitby

Families with kids make up 49% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural Whitby come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,455

Neighbourhood Population

9,614

Household Size

  • 1 person - 21%
  • 2 persons - 30%
  • 3 persons - 16%
  • 4 persons - 17%
  • 5 or more persons - 13%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 21%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 48%
  • Couples without children - 23%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 26%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 18%
  • 15 to 64 years - 66%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 25%
  • English - 24%
  • Irish - 17%
  • Scottish - 16%
  • Italian - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 20%
  • 45 to 54 years - 24%
  • 55 to 64 years - 19%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

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

Rural Whitby Schools

Rural Whitby has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 14 public schools and 10 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

14

Catholic Schools

10

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Rural Whitby

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and dog parks. There are 9 parks in Rural Whitby, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

9

Number of Recreation Facilities

18

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 3
  • Dog Parks - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Golf Course - 1
  • Trails - 7
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Getting Around in Rural Whitby

There are 610 transit stops in Rural Whitby. Rail stations include Ajax GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 22%
  • Commute to another city - 77%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 82%
  • Transit - 14%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 18%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
  • 60 minutes and over - 23%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 17%

Work and Education in Rural Whitby

In this neighbourhood, 26% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 61% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 9%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
  • $200,000 and over - 12%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

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

Employment

  • Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rural Whitby Homes

In Rural Whitby, there are a mix of home types. Rural Whitby has a consistent population, with 39% 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 - 56%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 33%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 16%
  • Not condominium - 83%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 6%
  • 2 bedrooms - 26%
  • 3 bedrooms - 36%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 30%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 34%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 10%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 8%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 15%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 12%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 5%
  • 1960 or before - 9%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 72%
  • Renter - 27%
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