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 woodlands, parks, and great schools, perfect for raising children.
Mostly detached homes, newer construction, and owner-occupied houses with various bedroom options.
A diverse community with a mix of generations and ethnicities, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
The abundance of parks, playgrounds, and trails, providing endless fun for families.
Innis-Shore 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. Innis Shore is a large area located in southeastern Barrie, with its northern border being a stretch of the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay, east of Wilkin's Beach. The area features large tracts of woodlands and a trail system, as well as large residential areas featuring mainly detached homes, with some semi-detached and townhomes. There are also schools, park lands, and some commercial and professional services.
People & Families in Innis-Shore
Families with kids make up 64% of households in Innis-Shore, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 97 different ethnic origins, and 19% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,840
Neighbourhood Population
9,335
Household Size
- 1 person - 10%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 28%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 10%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 63%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 22%
- 2 children - 35%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 28%
- 15 to 64 years - 63%
- 65 years and over - 7%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 31%
- English - 30%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 19%
- French - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 31%
- 45 to 54 years - 29%
- 55 to 64 years - 11%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 3%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 10%
- 10 to 14 years - 10%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 8%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 18%
- 50 to 59 years - 9%
- 60 to 69 years - 6%
- over 70 years - 3%
Innis-Shore Schools
Innis-Shore has great elementary schools and elementary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Innis-Shore. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Innis-Shore
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in Innis-Shore, with 16 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
16
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 4
- Trail - 1
Getting Around in Innis-Shore
There are 31 transit stops in Innis-Shore. Rail stations include Barrie South GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 50%
- Commute to another city - 48%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 24%
- Less than 15 minutes - 21%
Work and Education in Innis-Shore
In this neighbourhood, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 70% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 25% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Innis-Shore Homes
In Innis-Shore, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 47% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 83%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 11%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 8%
- 3 bedrooms - 36%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 54%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 1%
- 1991 to 2000 - 7%
- 2001 to 2005 - 33%
- 2006 to 2010 - 45%
- 2011 to 2016 - 12%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 14%