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 residential and commercial areas.
Newer 2-storey single-detached and semi-detached homes, some townhomes.
A diverse community with families, immigrants from 110 different ethnic origins.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a diverse community.
Northwest Sandalwood Parkway 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. Northwest Sandalwood Parkway is a long narrow neighbourhood in northwest Brampton, at Brampton's northern boundary, Mayfair Rd. This is a mixed-use neighbourhood, with a residential area in the northwest, industrial, business, and commercial in the south and east, including a number of vehicle dealerships. Housing is newer, 2-storey, single-detached homes and semi-detached homes, and some townhomes.
People & Families in Northwest Sandalwood Parkway
Families with kids make up 68% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 13% of households and 6% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 110 different ethnic origins, and 52% are first-generation immigrants, while 35% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,200
Neighbourhood Population
11,996
Household Size
- 1 person - 5%
- 2 persons - 17%
- 3 persons - 22%
- 4 persons - 27%
- 5 or more persons - 27%
Household Types
- One-person households - 5%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 68%
- Couples without children - 12%
- Multiple families in household - 11%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 33%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 23%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 7%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 25%
- Jamaican - 14%
- Canadian - 11%
- Portuguese - 7%
- English - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 30%
- 45 to 54 years - 30%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 4%
- 75 to 84 years - 1%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 8%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 16%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 3%
Northwest Sandalwood Parkway Schools
Northwest Sandalwood Parkway has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Northwest Sandalwood Parkway
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Northwest Sandalwood Parkway feature playgrounds for kids. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
8
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Basketball Court - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Northwest Sandalwood Parkway
There are 187 transit stops in Northwest Sandalwood Parkway. In Northwest Sandalwood Parkway, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 37%
- Commute to another city - 62%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 85%
- Transit - 12%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 31%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 18%
- Less than 15 minutes - 9%
Work and Education in Northwest Sandalwood Parkway
In this neighbourhood, 25% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 1%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 8%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 17%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Transportation and warehousing - 12%
- Retail trade - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Northwest Sandalwood Parkway Homes
In Northwest Sandalwood Parkway, there are mostly detached homes. Northwest Sandalwood Parkway has a consistent population, with 38% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% 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 - 61%
- Semi-detached house - 29%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 98%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 48%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 46%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 2%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 16%
- 2001 to 2005 - 36%
- 2006 to 2010 - 37%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 8%