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 and diverse neighbourhood with a mix of housing types and beautiful natural surroundings.
Mostly older homes, with a variety of home types and attractive features like natural light and mature trees.
A welcoming community with a mix of age groups and ethnic origins, and a strong sense of pride of ownership.
Great schools, abundant parks and recreational facilities, and a convenient location near downtown Guelph.
Waverley (Guelph) has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people over 80. Waverly is a large, mostly residential neighbourhood in north-east Guelph, bordered by Eramosa Road, Victoria Road North, and the Speed River. The southern part of Waverly is across the river from downtown Guelph, while the northern part is bordered by parkland, forests, and farmland. Guelph General Hospital is in Waverley, and there are commercial areas along Eramosa Road, Victoria Road North, and Speedvale Avenue. The rest of the neighbourhood is composed of a mix of housing types.
People & Families in Waverley (Guelph)
Families with kids make up 31% of households in Waverley (Guelph), while couples without children make up 30% of households and 34% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 86 different ethnic origins, and 18% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,955
Neighbourhood Population
11,269
Household Size
- 1 person - 34%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 13%
- 4 persons - 10%
- 5 or more persons - 5%
Household Types
- One-person households - 34%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 31%
- Couples without children - 29%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 18%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 58%
- 65 years and over - 29%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 34%
- Canadian - 26%
- Scottish - 26%
- Irish - 25%
- German - 15%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 18%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 17%
- 75 to 84 years - 13%
- 85 years and over - 7%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 20%
Waverley (Guelph) Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Waldorf, Christian, Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
2
Public
Having Fun in Waverley (Guelph)
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 37 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
37
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Dog Park - 1
- Rinks - 4
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Fields - 3
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 5
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Waverley (Guelph)
There are 81 transit stops in Waverley (Guelph). Rail stations include Guelph Central GO. In Waverley (Guelph), there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 72%
- Commute to another city - 28%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 86%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 6%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 5%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 42%
Work and Education in Waverley (Guelph)
In this neighbourhood, 32% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 12%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 16%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Retail trade - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Waverley (Guelph) Homes
In Waverley (Guelph), there are a mix of home types. Waverley (Guelph) has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 54%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 18%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 15%
- Not condominium - 84%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 41%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 18%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 42%
- 1981 to 1990 - 7%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 35%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 71%
- Renter - 29%