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

Historic railway town with a mix of commercial and residential properties, bordered by Kempenfelt Bay.

Property Pulse

Older homes, a mix of owner and renter-occupied, with a variety of home types.

Community Canvas

Diverse community with a mix of age groups and ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

Proximity to parks, schools, and Allandale Waterfront GO station.

Have a look around Allandale.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people over 80. Allandale is a historic part of central Barrie that lies between Allandale Centre and Allandale Heights. All of the Allandale area was once a railway town in Innisfil Township, and was annexed by Barrie in 1896. The area is a mix of commercial and residential properties, and a mix of housing, with both historic and newer homes. Part of the community is bordered by the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, with park lands and a gorgeous walking and bike path. The South Shore Community Centre was formerly the Master Mechanics building for the Grand Trunk Railway, and incorporates this heritage into the modern facility it is today.

People & Families in Allandale

Families with kids make up 35% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 31% of households are one person living alone. People in Allandale come from 35 different ethnic origins, and 13% are first-generation immigrants, while 19% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

620

Neighbourhood Population

1,650

Household Size

  • 1 person - 31%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 16%
  • 4 persons - 9%
  • 5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 31%
  • Non-family households - 5%
  • Families with children - 34%
  • Couples without children - 25%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 33%
  • 2 children - 15%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 12%
  • 15 to 64 years - 57%
  • 65 years and over - 29%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 42%
  • English - 33%
  • Scottish - 23%
  • Irish - 23%
  • French - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 5%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 15%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 19%
  • 65 to 74 years - 15%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 2%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 10%
  • 50 to 59 years - 12%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 22%

Allandale Schools

This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Allandale. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.

Public Schools

5

Catholic Schools

4

Having Fun in Allandale

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

8

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
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Getting Around in Allandale

There are 77 transit stops in Allandale. Rail stations include Allandale Waterfront GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 61%
  • Commute to another city - 38%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 82%
  • Transit - 9%
  • Walk/bike - 7%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 18%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
  • 60 minutes and over - 20%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 34%

Work and Education in Allandale

In Allandale, 21% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 20%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 13%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 10%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
  • $200,000 and over - 1%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 28%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 12%
  • Construction - 12%
  • Accommodation and food services - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Allandale Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Allandale has a consistent population, with 44% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 19% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 46%
  • Semi-detached house - 5%
  • Duplex - 18%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 27%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 6%
  • Not condominium - 92%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 18%
  • 2 bedrooms - 30%
  • 3 bedrooms - 37%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 13%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 27%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 2%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 54%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 50%
  • Renter - 51%

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