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 diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a mix of residential and commercial areas.

Property Pulse

Housing options range from large apartment complexes to single-family homes.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of people from 89 different ethnic origins, with a mix of age groups.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities make this neighbourhood family-friendly.

Have a look around Central.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Central Oshawa is a mixed residential and commercial area with easy access to parks and greenspace as well as the many businesses along King Street. There are a wide variety of housing options, ranging from large apartment complexes to single-family homes.

People & Families in Central

Families with kids make up 30% of households in Central, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 43% of households are one person living alone. People in Central come from 89 different ethnic origins, and 14% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,320

Neighbourhood Population

11,043

Household Size

  • 1 person - 43%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 13%
  • 4 persons - 8%
  • 5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 43%
  • Non-family households - 6%
  • Families with children - 30%
  • Couples without children - 17%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 35%
  • 2 children - 19%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 16%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 34%
  • English - 30%
  • Irish - 22%
  • Scottish - 20%
  • French - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 5%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 15%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 19%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 8%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 3%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 14%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 17%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 8%

Central Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving Central. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Central

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Central feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 15 parks in this neighbourhood, with 32 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

15

Number of Recreation Facilities

32

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 9
  • Pool - 1
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 8
  • Sports Fields - 4
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Community Garden - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Central

There are 98 transit stops in Central. In Central, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 44%
  • Commute to another city - 55%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 76%
  • Transit - 15%
  • Walk/bike - 5%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
  • 60 minutes and over - 20%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 27%

Work and Education in Central

In this neighbourhood, 8% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 46% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 32%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 1%
  • $200,000 and over - 0%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 27%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Manufacturing - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 48% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 43% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Central Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Central has a consistent population, with 45% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 41%
  • Semi-detached house - 4%
  • Duplex - 9%
  • Row house - 2%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 21%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 18%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 5%
  • Not condominium - 94%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 28%
  • 2 bedrooms - 28%
  • 3 bedrooms - 31%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 10%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 22%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 9%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 5%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 2%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 57%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 47%
  • Renter - 52%

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