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 charming and historic community with a strong sense of pride and close-knit atmosphere.
Detached homes with a mix of older and newer builds, featuring spacious bedrooms and beautiful kitchens.
A diverse community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Great schools, abundant parks and recreational facilities, and a peaceful and family-friendly environment.
Rockwood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Rockwood is the main community in Guelph/Eramosa township. Today Highway 7 gives access to Rockwood, located between Acton and the city of Guelph. The Eramosa River runs through the centre of the village. Anglo-Europeans settled here because of the river; it provided power for mills, some of the first businesses established. They were integral to industry and became the economic engine of the settlement.
People & Families in Rockwood
Families with kids make up 45% of households in Rockwood, while couples without children make up 35% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in Rockwood come from 44 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 22% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
790
Neighbourhood Population
2,188
Household Size
- 1 person - 15%
- 2 persons - 38%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 20%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 15%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 44%
- Couples without children - 35%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 22%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 37%
- Scottish - 32%
- Canadian - 30%
- Irish - 27%
- French - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 25%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 6%
Rockwood Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, 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, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Rockwood
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rockwood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and water access. There are 7 parks in Rockwood, with 32 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
32
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Rinks - 3
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 3
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Beach - 1
- Sledding Hill - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Boating Facility - 1
- Campground - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trails - 4
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Getting Around in Rockwood
There are 8 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Rockwood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 11%
- Commute to another city - 87%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 94%
- Transit - 1%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 18%
Work and Education in Rockwood
In Rockwood, 23% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 63% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
- $200,000 and over - 14%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 16%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rockwood Homes
In Rockwood, there are mostly detached homes. Rockwood has a consistent population, with 28% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% 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 - 81%
- Semi-detached house - 10%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 2%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 5%
- 2 bedrooms - 11%
- 3 bedrooms - 45%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 36%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 16%
- 1981 to 1990 - 29%
- 1991 to 2000 - 18%
- 2001 to 2005 - 10%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 16%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 9%