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 vibrant community with a strong sense of family.
Mostly single-detached homes, with a mix of older and newer properties.
A dynamic population including families and professionals.
Great elementary schools, parks with playgrounds, and a lively annual fiddling contest.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. Shelburne is a town in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, is located at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 89. Shelburne is best known for the Annual Canadian Championship Fiddling Contest that is held each August. Shelburne contains primarily single-family detached homes.
People & Families in Shelburne
Families with kids make up 50% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 22% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 76 different ethnic origins, and 15% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,455
Neighbourhood Population
7,205
Household Size
- 1 person - 21%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 49%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 22%
- 15 to 64 years - 62%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 39%
- English - 29%
- Scottish - 21%
- Irish - 21%
- German - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 24%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 15%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 8%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 8%
Shelburne Schools
Shelburne has great elementary schools and elementary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Shelburne. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Shelburne
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 8 parks in Shelburne, with 25 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
25
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Rink - 1
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 4
- Track - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- BMX Track - 1
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Shelburne
There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 25%
- Commute to another city - 75%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 1%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 28%
- Less than 15 minutes - 22%
Work and Education in Shelburne
In Shelburne, 12% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 53% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 9%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 18%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Shelburne Homes
In Shelburne, there are mostly detached homes. Shelburne has a dynamic population, with 55% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 21% 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 - 72%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 12%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 5%
- Not condominium - 94%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 14%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 33%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 27%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 13%
- 2006 to 2010 - 7%
- 2011 to 2016 - 22%
- 1960 or before - 12%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 79%
- Renter - 20%