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 peaceful neighbourhood with a consistent population, popular with people of different age groups.
A mix of older and newer homes, with a variety of home types and attractive features.
A diverse community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds, including families and seniors.
Access to Kempenfelt Bay, Brentwood Marina, and parks with playgrounds and water access.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 70s, and people over 80. South Shore runs along the southeast shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay, from Minet's Point at its west end to past Tollendal Beach and parkland at its east end. The area is home to Tollendale Village, a large seniors community, complete with nursing home. It also includes the private Brentwood Marina and several public parks. It features waterfront homes, areas of low-density subdivisions, and forested areas. It is close to Minet’s Point Road and Yonge Street, an area that features retail and restaurants.
People & Families in South Shore
Families with kids make up 30% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 38% of households and 30% of households are one person living alone. People in South Shore come from 37 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 19% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
755
Neighbourhood Population
1,928
Household Size
- 1 person - 30%
- 2 persons - 41%
- 3 persons - 11%
- 4 persons - 12%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 29%
- Non-family households - 0%
- Families with children - 29%
- Couples without children - 38%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 17%
- 2 children - 17%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 10%
- 15 to 64 years - 47%
- 65 years and over - 42%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 30%
- English - 28%
- Irish - 26%
- Scottish - 21%
- Dutch - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 2%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 18%
- 55 to 64 years - 13%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 20%
- 85 years and over - 18%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 6%
- 30 to 39 years - 5%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 34%
South Shore Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in South Shore
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in South Shore feature playgrounds for kids and water access. There are 6 parks in South Shore, with 12 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
12
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Volleyball Courts - 3
- Beaches - 2
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in South Shore
There are 12 transit stops in this neighbourhood. 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 - 39%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 92%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 8%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 19%
- Less than 15 minutes - 33%
Work and Education in South Shore
In this neighbourhood, 36% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 8%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 11%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 1%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 18%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 13%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Educational services - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 44% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 52% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
South Shore Homes
In South Shore, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 56%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 36%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 37%
- Not condominium - 61%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 8%
- 2 bedrooms - 40%
- 3 bedrooms - 22%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 27%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 6%
- 1991 to 2000 - 27%
- 2001 to 2005 - 28%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 9%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 75%
- Renter - 24%