Orchard Neighbourhood Guide

Burlington Neighbourhoods

Orchard

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Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, with spacious rooms and modern kitchens.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community of families with children, professionals, and a diverse population from various ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, along with a convenient location near Bronte Creek Provincial Park.

Have a look around Orchard.

Orchard 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 30s, and people in their 40s. Located in northeast Burlington, Orchard is a primarily residential neighbourhood which borders Bronte Creek Provinical Park.

People & Families in Orchard

Families with kids make up 69% of households in Orchard, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 27% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,570

Neighbourhood Population

11,487

Household Size

1 person - 12%
2 persons - 19%
3 persons - 20%
4 persons - 34%
5 or more persons - 13%

Household Types

One-person households - 12%
Non-family households - 0%
Families with children - 69%
Couples without children - 14%
Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

1 child - 24%
2 children - 43%
3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 28%
15 to 64 years - 66%
65 years and over - 4%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Canadian - 25%
English - 25%
Scottish - 20%
Irish - 18%
German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 11%
35 to 44 years - 33%
45 to 54 years - 34%
55 to 64 years - 12%
65 to 74 years - 5%
75 to 84 years - 2%
85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 7%
5 to 9 years - 9%
10 to 14 years - 11%
15 to 19 years - 7%
20 to 29 years - 7%
30 to 39 years - 13%
40 to 49 years - 23%
50 to 59 years - 9%
60 to 69 years - 3%
over 70 years - 2%

Orchard Schools

Orchard has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Waldorf, and French Immersion.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Public

Catholic

Private

Halton Waldorf School

Having Fun in Orchard

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and nature parks. There are 7 parks in Orchard, with 35 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

35

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 6
Dog Parks - 2
Pool - 1
Basketball Courts - 6
Ball Diamonds - 2
Sports Fields - 4
Splash Pad - 1
Skateboard Park - 1
Winter Sports Facility - 1
Sledding Hill - 1
Sports Courts - 3
Outdoor Games Facility - 1
Campground - 1
Fishing Location - 1
Trails - 3
Nature Centre - 1

Getting Around in Orchard

There are 37 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 - 32%
Commute to another city - 67%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 85%
Transit - 11%
Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 29%
30 to 44 minutes - 19%
45 to 59 minutes - 11%
60 minutes and over - 17%
Less than 15 minutes - 22%

Work and Education in Orchard

In this neighbourhood, 52% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 82% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 1%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 21%
$200,000 and over - 20%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 20%
Management occupations - 18%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
Health care and social assistance - 10%
Finance and insurance - 9%

Employment

Employed - 76% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 19% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Orchard Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.