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 a diverse community and a mix of older homes.

Property Pulse

Homes in West Hill range from single-detached houses from 1940s through the 1960s to high-rise apartments.

Community Canvas

West Hill is home to a diverse community of families, professionals, and immigrants from various ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Highland Creek, a deep glacial ravine, dominates this neighbourhood.

Have a look around West Hill.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. West Hill's name comes from its elevated position on the west side of Highland Creek, a deep glacial ravine. Until after World War II, West Hill was largely rural, although it had some commercial development, some even dating back to the late 19th century. The majority of the housing stock in this neighbourhood was built in the 1940s through the 1960s and some newer townhouses and recently added custom-built homes are also sprinkled throughout the community. The area is bordered to the west, north and east by Highland Creek.

People & Families in West Hill

Families with kids make up 49% of households in West Hill, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 28% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 158 different ethnic origins, and 51% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

9,985

Neighbourhood Population

27,392

Household Size

  • 1 person - 28%
  • 2 persons - 25%
  • 3 persons - 17%
  • 4 persons - 15%
  • 5 or more persons - 13%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 27%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 48%
  • Couples without children - 15%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 33%
  • 2 children - 27%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 16%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 15%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 14%
  • English - 11%
  • Jamaican - 9%
  • Filipino - 9%
  • East Indian - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 15%
  • 45 to 54 years - 23%
  • 55 to 64 years - 22%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 8%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 7%

West Hill Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 13 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and Special Education School.

Public Schools

13

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in West Hill

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in West Hill feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 18 parks in West Hill, with 59 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

18

Number of Recreation Facilities

59

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Pools - 2
  • Rinks - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 5
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamonds - 9
  • Sports Fields - 4
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Sports Courts - 3
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 3
  • Trails - 13
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in West Hill

There are 76 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Guildwood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 83%
  • Commute to another city - 17%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 59%
  • Transit - 36%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
  • 60 minutes and over - 29%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 9%

Work and Education in West Hill

In West Hill, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 25%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
  • $200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 29%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 12%
  • Retail trade - 12%
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 8%

Employment

  • Employed - 51% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 41% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

West Hill Homes

In West Hill, there are a mix of home types. West Hill has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% 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 - 32%
  • Semi-detached house - 4%
  • Duplex - 7%
  • Row house - 14%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 34%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 20%
  • Not condominium - 80%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 15%
  • 2 bedrooms - 21%
  • 3 bedrooms - 35%
  • No bedrooms - 3%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 25%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 51%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 10%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 3%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 22%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 59%
  • Renter - 40%

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