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 peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood with easy access to major roadways and Lake Ontario.

Property Pulse

Mostly older homes, with a mix of single-detached houses, row houses, and apartments/condos.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents of various ages, ethnic origins, and educational backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Great schools, numerous parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, and proximity to Lake Ontario.

Have a look around Appleby.

Appleby has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Located in east Burlington, Appleby is a primarily residential neighbourhood situated close to Lake Ontario. Residents enjoy quick access to major roadways including the QEW.

People & Families in Appleby

Families with kids make up 42% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 25% of households are one person living alone. People in Appleby come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 24% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

6,475

Neighbourhood Population

16,614

Household Size

  • 1 person - 25%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 15%
  • 4 persons - 17%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 25%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 42%
  • Couples without children - 29%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 8%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 60%
  • 65 years and over - 24%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 34%
  • Canadian - 25%
  • Scottish - 24%
  • Irish - 23%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 6%
  • 35 to 44 years - 16%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 19%
  • 65 to 74 years - 15%
  • 75 to 84 years - 13%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 9%
  • 30 to 39 years - 9%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 16%

Appleby Schools

Appleby has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Appleby. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, and Christian.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Appleby

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 11 parks in this neighbourhood, with 36 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

36

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 10
  • Pool - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Basketball Courts - 5
  • Ball Diamonds - 6
  • Sports Fields - 7
  • Track - 1
  • Sports Courts - 4
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Getting Around in Appleby

There are 129 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Appleby GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 34%
  • Commute to another city - 65%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 84%
  • Transit - 10%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 23%

Work and Education in Appleby

In Appleby, 36% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 9%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
  • $200,000 and over - 9%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
  • Management occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Manufacturing - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Appleby Homes

In Appleby, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 31% 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 - 52%
  • Semi-detached house - 3%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 20%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 19%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 24%
  • Not condominium - 75%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 8%
  • 2 bedrooms - 16%
  • 3 bedrooms - 47%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 26%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 54%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 12%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 11%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 5%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 13%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 81%
  • Renter - 18%

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