Dundurn Neighbourhood Guide

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. Strathcona Central North neighbourhood is located west of downtown Hamilton. There is a mix of detached homes and apartment buildings in this area.

People & Families in Strathcona Central North

Families with kids make up 40% of households in Strathcona Central North, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 32% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 78 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,405

Neighbourhood Population

3,579

Household Size

1 person - 32%
2 persons - 31%
3 persons - 15%
4 persons - 11%
5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

One-person households - 31%
Non-family households - 7%
Families with children - 39%
Couples without children - 17%
Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

1 child - 33%
2 children - 23%
3 or more children - 13%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 17%
15 to 64 years - 71%
65 years and over - 11%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 15%
Canadian - 13%
Irish - 11%
Italian - 9%
Vietnamese - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 2%
25 to 34 years - 23%
35 to 44 years - 13%
45 to 54 years - 22%
55 to 64 years - 19%
65 to 74 years - 9%
75 to 84 years - 6%
85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 6%
5 to 9 years - 5%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 17%
30 to 39 years - 14%
40 to 49 years - 12%
50 to 59 years - 13%
60 to 69 years - 8%
over 70 years - 5%

Strathcona Central North Schools

Strathcona Central North has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 14 public schools and 9 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Christian, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

14

Catholic Schools

9

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Strathcona Central North

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Strathcona Central North feature playgrounds for kids. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 10 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

4

Number of Recreation Facilities

10

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 4
Tennis Courts - 2
Basketball Court - 1
Ball Diamond - 1
Splash Pad - 1
Trail - 1

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Getting Around in Strathcona Central North

There are 18 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include West Harbour GO. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 64%
Commute to another city - 35%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 59%
Transit - 22%
Walk/bike - 17%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 38%
30 to 44 minutes - 16%
45 to 59 minutes - 10%
60 minutes and over - 10%
Less than 15 minutes - 22%

Work and Education in Strathcona Central North

In Strathcona Central North, 28% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 51% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 29%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
$200,000 and over - 0%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 24%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 11%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Health care and social assistance - 12%
Manufacturing - 11%
Educational services - 9%

Employment

Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Strathcona Central North Homes

In Strathcona Central North, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 18% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 26%
Semi-detached house - 11%
Duplex - 5%
Row house - 10%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
High-rise apartment/condo - 31%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 5%
Not condominium - 94%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 19%
2 bedrooms - 32%
3 bedrooms - 33%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 12%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 22%
1981 to 1990 - 4%
1991 to 2000 - 3%
2001 to 2005 - 0%
2006 to 2010 - 0%
2011 to 2016 - 1%
1960 or before - 65%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 44%
Renter - 55%