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 strong sense of community.
Mostly detached homes with a mix of older and newer properties, some with finished basements.
A diverse community with a high number of families, including many first and second-generation immigrants.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
Gourley 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 40s, and people in their 50s. Gourley is a neighbourhood located in south Hamilton. Almost entirely residential, this community features mostly detached-style homes and a few parks.
People & Families in Gourley
Families with kids make up 63% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Gourley come from 69 different ethnic origins, and 29% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,230
Neighbourhood Population
3,895
Household Size
- 1 person - 10%
- 2 persons - 27%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 16%
Household Types
- One-person households - 10%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 62%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 31%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 10%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 19%
- English - 19%
- Italian - 15%
- Scottish - 14%
- Irish - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 28%
- 55 to 64 years - 25%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 2%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 16%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 4%
Gourley Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Gourley
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in Gourley, with 10 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 10.
Number of Parks
1
Number of Recreation Facilities
10
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Splash Pad - 1
Getting Around in Gourley
There are 29 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Gourley, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 74%
- Commute to another city - 26%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 86%
- Transit - 10%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 41%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 11%
- Less than 15 minutes - 23%
Work and Education in Gourley
In Gourley, 25% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 15%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 17%
- Educational services - 12%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Gourley Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 70%
- Semi-detached house - 14%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 11%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 49%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 40%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 18%
- 2001 to 2005 - 8%
- 2006 to 2010 - 16%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 90%
- Renter - 9%