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.
A dynamic neighbourhood with a diverse population, popular with people of all ages.
Mostly condos and apartments, with older homes and a high percentage of renters.
A vibrant community with a mix of families, couples, and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Great elementary schools, special programs, and convenient access to Highway 400.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The 400 North area, in west Barrie, is a large area that stretches west to Highway 27 north to Edgehill Dr, south along a railway line, with the southernmost part having Ardagh Rd as its southern boundary. Highway 400 forms part of the eastern boundary and then passes through the centre of the area.
People & Families in 400 North
Families with kids make up 30% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 38% of households are one person living alone. People in 400 North come from 42 different ethnic origins, and 13% are first-generation immigrants, while 17% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
895
Neighbourhood Population
1,830
Household Size
- 1 person - 36%
- 2 persons - 40%
- 3 persons - 11%
- 4 persons - 7%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 37%
- Non-family households - 8%
- Families with children - 30%
- Couples without children - 24%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 38%
- 2 children - 13%
- 3 or more children - 4%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 36%
- English - 30%
- Irish - 24%
- Scottish - 20%
- French - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 20%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 6%
400 North Schools
400 North has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 9 Catholic schools serving 400 North. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
9
Public
Getting Around in 400 North
There are 142 transit stops in 400 North. Rail stations include Allandale Waterfront GO. In 400 North, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 66%
- Commute to another city - 32%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 84%
- Transit - 3%
- Walk/bike - 11%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 5%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 35%
Work and Education in 400 North
In 400 North, 13% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 48% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 21%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 13%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 12%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 21%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 16%
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Construction - 12%
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.
400 North Homes
In 400 North, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 56% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 21% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 25%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 8%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 49%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 14%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 12%
- Not condominium - 87%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 15%
- 2 bedrooms - 54%
- 3 bedrooms - 17%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 12%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 35%
- 1981 to 1990 - 16%
- 1991 to 2000 - 12%
- 2001 to 2005 - 6%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 23%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 32%
- Renter - 67%