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 plenty of green space.
Mostly detached homes with a mix of older and newer construction, some with finished basements.
A diverse community with residents of different ethnic backgrounds and a strong sense of pride.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, and easy access to major highways.
Brock Ridge has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 50s. The Brock Ridge residential neighbourhood is in northeast Pickering. The area has plenty of open green space, woodlands, and ravines related to the West Duffins Creek and the East Duffins/Ganatsekiagon Creek that run through this area, as well as some parks. Most development in the area occurred since the 1980s, and development east of Brock Rd. is continuing. Housing is primarily detached and semi-detached homes, as well as some townhouses. Brock Rd provides access to the major highways.
People & Families in Brock Ridge
Families with kids make up 63% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Brock Ridge come from 86 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,750
Neighbourhood Population
6,347
Household Size
- 1 person - 9%
- 2 persons - 19%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 25%
Household Types
- One-person households - 9%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 63%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 9%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 30%
- 3 or more children - 17%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 71%
- 65 years and over - 10%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 19%
- Canadian - 15%
- English - 11%
- Jamaican - 10%
- Scottish - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 28%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 3%
Brock Ridge Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Brock Ridge. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Islamic, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
8
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Brock Ridge
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Brock Ridge feature playgrounds for kids. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 24 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
24
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Ball Diamonds - 8
- Sports Fields - 4
- Sports Courts - 2
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Brock Ridge
There are 36 transit stops in Brock Ridge. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 17%
- Commute to another city - 82%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 17%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 20%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 23%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in Brock Ridge
In this neighbourhood, 28% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% 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 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 16%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 8%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Manufacturing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Brock Ridge Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Brock Ridge has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 78%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 14%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 98%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 57%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 10%
- 1981 to 1990 - 64%
- 1991 to 2000 - 20%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 2%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 90%
- Renter - 10%