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 well-established neighbourhood with a dynamic population and a mix of housing options.
Homes in Wellington (Barrie) are mostly older, with a mix of single-detached, townhomes, and apartments.
A diverse community with residents of various ages and ethnic backgrounds, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
You'll love the variety of housing options, the proximity to Georgian College, and the mature trees.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Wellington area is in north central Barrie, with Georgian College to its northeast. It is a well-established neighbourhood with schools, large trees, and mixed housing—bungalows, townhomes, single detached homes, and semi-detached homes.
People & Families in Wellington (Barrie)
Families with kids make up 34% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 32% of households are one person living alone. People in Wellington (Barrie) come from 66 different ethnic origins, and 9% are first-generation immigrants, while 18% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,475
Neighbourhood Population
5,534
Household Size
- 1 person - 31%
- 2 persons - 37%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 31%
- Non-family households - 7%
- Families with children - 33%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 19%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 37%
- Canadian - 34%
- Scottish - 29%
- Irish - 25%
- French - 15%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 20%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 19%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 17%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 10%
Wellington (Barrie) Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Wellington (Barrie)
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Wellington (Barrie) feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 11.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
22
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 2
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 15
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Getting Around in Wellington (Barrie)
There are 68 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Wellington (Barrie), there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 71%
- Commute to another city - 29%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 81%
- Transit - 9%
- Walk/bike - 7%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 37%
Work and Education in Wellington (Barrie)
In Wellington (Barrie), 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 14%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Construction - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Wellington (Barrie) Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 52% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 20% 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 - 50%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 12%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 19%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 7%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 4%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 14%
- 2 bedrooms - 28%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 22%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 38%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 39%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 53%
- Renter - 45%