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 mix of older and newer homes, surrounded by nature.
Detached homes with attractive features like gas fireplaces, stainless steel appliances, and walk-in closets.
A diverse community with families of all ages and backgrounds, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. Edgehill Drive is located in central west Barrie, and is a newer residential area of detached homes, with some yet-undeveloped areas. The southeast corner has some industrial and commercial properties and services. To the west of Miller Dr, the western border, is a large expanse of woods.
People & Families in Edgehill Drive
Families with kids make up 57% of households in Edgehill Drive, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in Edgehill Drive come from 61 different ethnic origins, and 13% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,015
Neighbourhood Population
3,013
Household Size
- 1 person - 13%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 21%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 56%
- Couples without children - 24%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 32%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 23%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 7%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 35%
- Canadian - 30%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 22%
- German - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 20%
- 35 to 44 years - 31%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 10%
- 65 to 74 years - 5%
- 75 to 84 years - 1%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 17%
- 40 to 49 years - 16%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 6%
- over 70 years - 2%
Edgehill Drive Schools
Edgehill Drive has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Edgehill Drive
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in Edgehill Drive, with 3 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
3
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Edgehill Drive
There are 10 transit stops in Edgehill Drive. 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 - 38%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 93%
- Transit - 3%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 32%
Work and Education in Edgehill Drive
In this neighbourhood, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 8%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 18%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Public administration - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 73% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 19% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Edgehill Drive Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 45% 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 - 68%
- Semi-detached house - 7%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 17%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 10%
- 3 bedrooms - 42%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 46%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 1%
- 1981 to 1990 - 1%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 69%
- 2006 to 2010 - 17%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 13%