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 charming waterfront community with a small-town feel and urban amenities.

Property Pulse

Older cottage-style homes mixed with new developments of condos and single- and semi-detached homes.

Community Canvas

A community of families with kids, couples, and immigrants from various ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Access to the waterfront trail system, beautiful parks, and a lively dining scene.

Have a look around Bronte West.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Bronte neighbourhood is in southwest Oakville, with the shore of Lake Ontario as its southern boundary. Bronte was established in 1834, and was a commercial shipping centre for grain and timber, and later became a commercial fishing port, with its two harbours. Bronte is an access point for the waterfront trail system, and it has a waterfront park with a beach, lighthouse, play and picnic areas, pier, and boardwalk. The area has both a small-town, cottagey feel and urban dining and other amenities. Some housing is older, in cottage styles, but there are also new developments of condo highrises, as well as newer single- and semi-detached homes.

People & Families in Bronte West

Families with kids make up 42% of households in Bronte West, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 25% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 128 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

8,545

Neighbourhood Population

21,645

Household Size

  • 1 person - 25%
  • 2 persons - 34%
  • 3 persons - 15%
  • 4 persons - 17%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

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 - 24%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 8%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 61%
  • 65 years and over - 22%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 27%
  • Canadian - 20%
  • Scottish - 20%
  • Irish - 20%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 4%
  • 35 to 44 years - 14%
  • 45 to 54 years - 22%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 16%
  • 75 to 84 years - 13%
  • 85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 8%
  • 30 to 39 years - 8%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 12%
  • over 70 years - 14%

Bronte West Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Christian.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Bronte West

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, swimming, skating, water access, and nature parks. There are 34 parks in Bronte West, with 102 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

34

Number of Recreation Facilities

102

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 20
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Pools - 2
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 10
  • Basketball Courts - 6
  • Ball Diamonds - 6
  • Sports Fields - 14
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Skateboard Park - 1
  • Beach - 1
  • Sports Courts - 3
  • Boating Facilities - 3
  • Climbing Wall - 1
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Community Garden - 1
  • Trails - 19
  • Nature Centre - 1
  • Arts/Performance Facilities - 5
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gyms - 3
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Getting Around in Bronte West

There are 217 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Appleby GO. In Bronte West, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 38%
  • Commute to another city - 60%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 78%
  • Transit - 15%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
  • 60 minutes and over - 21%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 20%

Work and Education in Bronte West

In this neighbourhood, 48% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 10%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
  • $200,000 and over - 18%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 20%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
  • Management occupations - 18%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 12%
  • Retail trade - 10%
  • Health care and social assistance - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Bronte West Homes

In Bronte West, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 37% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 60%
  • Semi-detached house - 1%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 9%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 23%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 20%
  • Not condominium - 79%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 9%
  • 2 bedrooms - 21%
  • 3 bedrooms - 34%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 35%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 39%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 19%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 3%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 8%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 10%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 6%
  • 1960 or before - 11%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 79%
  • Renter - 20%

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