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 mix of residential, industrial, and commercial areas.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of single detached, semi-detached, townhomes, and apartments.
A diverse community with residents from 106 different ethnic origins and a mix of age groups.
Abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The Brampton East neighbourhood is east as it relates to Downtown Brampton, which is bordered by Brampton North, East, South, and West. This well-established, mature area includes Eldomar Heights and Peel Village subdivisions, which were developed in the late 1950s and the 1960s. The neighbourhood is a mix of residential, industrial and commercial areas. Housing is a mix of single detached homes, semi-detached homes, townhomes, low-rise and high-rise apartments. The Etobicoke Creek, parklands, and a trail form part of this neighbourhood's western boundary.
People & Families in Brampton East
Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in Brampton East come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 35% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,965
Neighbourhood Population
10,884
Household Size
- 1 person - 21%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 21%
- English - 19%
- Scottish - 14%
- Irish - 14%
- Portuguese - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 9%
Brampton East Schools
This neighbourhood has secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and Christian.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Brampton East
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 6 parks in Brampton East, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
15
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Trails - 3
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Brampton East
There are 126 transit stops in Brampton East. Rail stations include Brampton GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 44%
- Commute to another city - 55%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 82%
- Transit - 14%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 19%
Work and Education in Brampton East
In this neighbourhood, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 6%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 14%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Educational services - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Brampton East Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Brampton East has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 64%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 14%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 12%
- 3 bedrooms - 45%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 66%
- 1981 to 1990 - 4%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 27%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 73%
- Renter - 26%