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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood with easy access to parks and highways.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, and mostly owner-occupied.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents from 67 different ethnic origins and a strong sense of family.

What You'll Love

The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, great schools, and easy commute within the city.

Have a look around Rushdale.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Rushdale is a residential neighbourhood in south Hamilton. Residents enjoy easy access to parkland and the highway.

People & Families in Rushdale

Families with kids make up 65% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in Rushdale come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 32% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

855

Neighbourhood Population

2,864

Household Size

  • 1 person - 8%
  • 2 persons - 28%
  • 3 persons - 24%
  • 4 persons - 22%
  • 5 or more persons - 17%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 8%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 64%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 29%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 15%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 20%
  • Canadian - 16%
  • Scottish - 16%
  • Italian - 15%
  • Irish - 14%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 10%
  • 35 to 44 years - 14%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 31%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 15%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 9%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 13%
  • over 70 years - 9%

Rushdale 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 Rushdale

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Rushdale feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 13 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

13

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Tennis Court - 1
  • Volleyball Court - 1
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Courts - 2
  • Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Rushdale

There are 19 transit stops in Rushdale. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 77%
  • Commute to another city - 23%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 88%
  • Transit - 7%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 39%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 6%
  • 60 minutes and over - 7%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 27%

Work and Education in Rushdale

In Rushdale, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 9%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
  • $200,000 and over - 9%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 28%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Educational services - 12%
  • Manufacturing - 12%

Employment

  • Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rushdale 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 - 75%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 21%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 95%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 4%
  • 3 bedrooms - 53%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 42%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 9%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 72%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 8%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 6%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 1%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 81%
  • Renter - 17%

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