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, a mix of older and newer homes, with spacious rooms and modern kitchens.
A vibrant community of families with children, professionals, and a diverse population from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, along with a convenient location near Bronte Creek Provincial Park.
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 Orchard. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Waldorf, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Orchard
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Orchard 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 Orchard, 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.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 70%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 18%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 2%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 8%
- Not condominium - 91%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 54%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 38%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 27%
- 2001 to 2005 - 53%
- 2006 to 2010 - 15%
- 2011 to 2016 - 5%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 92%
- Renter - 6%