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.
Historic area with a dynamic population and a strong sense of community.
Mix of older homes, condos, and apartments, with attractive features like waterfront views and proximity to the GO train station.
A diverse community of people of different ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, with a strong sense of pride.
Convenient location, historic architecture, waterfront access, and diverse community.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. Allandale Centre, in central Barrie, is a historic area that lies north of Allandale and Allandale Heights. The eastern border is Lakeshore Drive, which runs along Kempenfelt Bay. The Allandale GO train station is central to the identity of the community. The old station, originally for the Grand Trunk Railway, was the industrial and employment hub of old Allandale. The station once saw about 50,000 people go through it each summer on their way to and from cottage country a century ago. The area features historic homes with notable architecture, as well as newer homes and shopping and dining establishments. Walking and bike paths run through the park lands along the waterfront.
People & Families in Allandale Centre
Families with kids make up 18% of households in Allandale Centre, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 54% of households are one person living alone. People in Allandale Centre come from 31 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
685
Neighbourhood Population
1,192
Household Size
- 1 person - 54%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 8%
- 4 persons - 6%
- 5 or more persons - 1%
Household Types
- One-person households - 54%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 17%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 14%
- 3 or more children - 3%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 24%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 33%
- English - 33%
- Scottish - 30%
- Irish - 23%
- French - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 18%
- 35 to 44 years - 10%
- 45 to 54 years - 15%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 12%
- 85 years and over - 5%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 2%
- 10 to 14 years - 2%
- 15 to 19 years - 2%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 15%
Allandale Centre Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Allandale Centre. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Christian.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
1
Getting Around in Allandale Centre
There are 32 transit stops in Allandale Centre. Rail stations include Allandale Waterfront GO. In Allandale Centre, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 69%
- Commute to another city - 30%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 76%
- Transit - 7%
- Walk/bike - 11%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 5%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 38%
Work and Education in Allandale Centre
In this neighbourhood, 19% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 26%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 10%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 31%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 15%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Manufacturing - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Allandale Centre Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 51% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 24% 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 - 20%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 7%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 20%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 45%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 51%
- Not condominium - 47%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 29%
- 2 bedrooms - 40%
- 3 bedrooms - 20%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 7%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 20%
- 1981 to 1990 - 23%
- 1991 to 2000 - 25%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 31%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 51%
- Renter - 47%