Barrie Neighbourhoods
Allandale Heights

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-oriented area with mature trees and parks, offering a sense of community.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer homes, and attractive features like backyard and gas fireplace.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents of different ages and ethnic backgrounds, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.

What You'll Love

Convenient access to parks, schools, and amenities, with a welcoming and friendly community.

Have a look around Allandale Heights.

Allandale Heights has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Allandale Heights, in southeast Barrie, is located "up the hill" from Allandale and Allandale Centre, and is a newer residential area than the area of "Old Allandale." It is a family-oriented area, with detached homes, mature trees, and parks, with Lackie's Bush forming part of the southern border. Bordered by Highway 400 on the west, Allandale Heights has commercial properties in that region, along Fairview Road.

People & Families in Allandale Heights

Families with kids make up 48% of households in Allandale Heights, while couples without children make up 30% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in Allandale Heights come from 59 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 18% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,670

Neighbourhood Population

4,371

Household Size

  • 1 person - 17%
  • 2 persons - 38%
  • 3 persons - 21%
  • 4 persons - 15%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 17%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 47%
  • Couples without children - 29%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 30%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 68%
  • 65 years and over - 16%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 36%
  • Canadian - 34%
  • Scottish - 28%
  • Irish - 25%
  • German - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 22%
  • 55 to 64 years - 24%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 13%
  • over 70 years - 9%

Allandale Heights Schools

Allandale Heights has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Allandale Heights. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

4

Having Fun in Allandale Heights

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Allandale Heights feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 24 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

24

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 4
  • Pool - 1
  • Rinks - 3
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 4
  • Ball Diamonds - 3
  • Sports Fields - 3
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Allandale Heights

There are 65 transit stops in Allandale Heights. Rail stations include Allandale Waterfront GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 61%
  • Commute to another city - 36%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 88%
  • Transit - 5%
  • Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 11%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
  • 60 minutes and over - 17%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 40%

Work and Education in Allandale Heights

In Allandale Heights, 24% 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 - 12%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
  • $200,000 and over - 6%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 25%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Health care and social assistance - 12%
  • Manufacturing - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Allandale Heights Homes

In Allandale Heights, there are mostly detached homes. Allandale Heights has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% 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 - 72%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 11%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 10%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 94%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 1%
  • 2 bedrooms - 8%
  • 3 bedrooms - 42%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 46%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 53%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 31%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 5%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 78%
  • Renter - 21%

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