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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a diverse population and a sense of community.
Mostly single detached homes, with a mix of older and newer homes.
A vibrant community with residents of various ages and ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities within walking distance.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. East Bayfield is located in the northern edge of Barrie, east of Bayfield St and the Bayfield commercial area. It is a newer residential area, featuring mostly single detached homes of medium density.
People & Families in East Bayfield
Families with kids make up 51% of households in East Bayfield, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 58 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 18% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,495
Neighbourhood Population
4,254
Household Size
- 1 person - 18%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 17%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 51%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 10%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 31%
- English - 31%
- Irish - 24%
- Scottish - 22%
- French - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 5%
East Bayfield Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and elementary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving East Bayfield. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in East Bayfield
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature sports parks and skating. There are 1 parks in East Bayfield, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 18.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
18
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Pool - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 3
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in East Bayfield
There are 20 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In East Bayfield, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 64%
- Commute to another city - 36%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 86%
- Transit - 6%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 34%
Work and Education in East Bayfield
In this neighbourhood, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 15%
- Retail trade - 14%
- Public administration - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
East Bayfield Homes
In East Bayfield, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 42% 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 - 65%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 9%
- Row house - 16%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 7%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 5%
- Not condominium - 94%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 11%
- 3 bedrooms - 46%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 38%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 1%
- 1981 to 1990 - 2%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 63%
- 2006 to 2010 - 12%
- 2011 to 2016 - 6%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 75%
- Renter - 23%