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, older homes, and owner-occupied properties. Spacious bedrooms and open concept layouts.
A vibrant community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Close proximity to Lake Simcoe and Highway 404.
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. Keswick is a community situated north of Toronto on Cook's Bay (part of Lake Simcoe). Keswick was originally known as Medina. It was a part of the Township of North Gwillimbury before becoming part of the Township of Georgina. Keswick North is located north of the Maskinonge River.
People & Families in Keswick North
Families with kids make up 53% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in Keswick North come from 72 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 19% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,115
Neighbourhood Population
9,157
Household Size
- 1 person - 20%
- 2 persons - 26%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 53%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 32%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 37%
- English - 37%
- Scottish - 25%
- Irish - 24%
- French - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 28%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 9%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 6%
Keswick North Schools
Keswick North has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Keswick North
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 9 parks in Keswick North, with 19 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
9
Number of Recreation Facilities
19
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Court - 1
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Trail - 1
- Gym - 1
Getting Around in Keswick North
There are 41 transit stops in Keswick North. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 26%
- Commute to another city - 73%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 93%
- Transit - 3%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 23%
- Less than 15 minutes - 19%
Work and Education in Keswick North
In Keswick North, 14% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 55% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 14%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Construction - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Keswick North Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 78%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 3%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 12%
- 3 bedrooms - 43%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 33%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 12%
- 1981 to 1990 - 25%
- 1991 to 2000 - 30%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 4%
- 1960 or before - 12%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 81%
- Renter - 19%