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 developing, family-oriented neighbourhood with a dynamic population and a mix of home types.
Mostly newer homes, with single-detached houses and row houses being the most common.
A diverse community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds and a strong sense of belonging.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a vibrant community of families.
Central East has a dynamic 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. Central East is a developing, mixed area of Ajax. Audley South is a residential, family-oriented neighbourhood that was developed in the early 2000s and consists mainly of detached homes. Small parts of Midtown and Carruthers Creek Business Area are located in Central East as well.
People & Families in Central East
Families with kids make up 66% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Central East come from 103 different ethnic origins, and 48% are first-generation immigrants, while 36% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,015
Neighbourhood Population
6,833
Household Size
- 1 person - 10%
- 2 persons - 22%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 21%
Household Types
- One-person households - 9%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 65%
- Couples without children - 15%
- Multiple families in household - 6%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 31%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 24%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 6%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 18%
- Canadian - 11%
- Jamaican - 10%
- English - 9%
- Sri Lankan - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 20%
- 35 to 44 years - 32%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 3%
- 75 to 84 years - 0%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 8%
- 5 to 9 years - 8%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 18%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 5%
- over 70 years - 2%
Central East Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 6 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
6
Public
Having Fun in Central East
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Central East feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
11
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Tennis Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Sports Fields - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
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Getting Around in Central East
There are 48 transit stops in Central East. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 16%
- Commute to another city - 84%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 79%
- Transit - 17%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 17%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
- 60 minutes and over - 30%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in Central East
In this neighbourhood, 32% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 2%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 16%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Finance and insurance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Central East Homes
In Central East, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 57% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 15% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 58%
- Semi-detached house - 6%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 32%
- 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 - 11%
- 3 bedrooms - 43%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 44%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 1%
- 1981 to 1990 - 11%
- 1991 to 2000 - 2%
- 2001 to 2005 - 11%
- 2006 to 2010 - 25%
- 2011 to 2016 - 45%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 87%
- Renter - 12%