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 community with a thriving arts scene and a mix of residents of all ages.
Mostly older homes, with a mix of single-detached houses, apartments, and condos.
A diverse neighbourhood with residents from 108 different ethnic origins, creating a vibrant community.
Great schools, abundant parks and recreational facilities, and a strong sense of community.
Dundas has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Dundas is a community and town in Hamilton. It is nicknamed the Valley Town because of its topographical location at the bottom of the Niagara Escarpment on the western edge of Lake Ontario. With the establishment of McMaster University in nearby west Hamilton in 1930, Dundas gradually became a bedroom community of the university faculty and students, with a thriving arts community.
People & Families in Dundas
Families with kids make up 38% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 108 different ethnic origins, and 19% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
8,985
Neighbourhood Population
21,711
Household Size
- 1 person - 29%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 13%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 29%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 29%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 22%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 61%
- 65 years and over - 25%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 37%
- Scottish - 25%
- Canadian - 24%
- Irish - 22%
- German - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 18%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 19%
- 75 to 84 years - 12%
- 85 years and over - 5%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 14%
- over 70 years - 15%
Dundas Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving Dundas. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
2
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Dundas
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 22 parks in this neighbourhood, with 60 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
22
Number of Recreation Facilities
60
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 14
- Dog Parks - 2
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 12
- Sports Fields - 5
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Trails - 10
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Dundas
There are 122 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 66%
- Commute to another city - 33%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 84%
- Transit - 7%
- Walk/bike - 7%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 37%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 21%
Work and Education in Dundas
In this neighbourhood, 42% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 19%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 16%
- Educational services - 15%
- Retail trade - 9%
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.
Dundas Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Dundas has a consistent population, with 28% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 59%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 8%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 17%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 14%
- Not condominium - 85%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 10%
- 2 bedrooms - 25%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 29%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 32%
- 1981 to 1990 - 11%
- 1991 to 2000 - 12%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 36%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 74%
- Renter - 26%