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.
Central West is a diverse and family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes.
Central West features mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer construction.
Central West is home to a diverse community, with residents from 150 different ethnic origins.
You'll love the family-friendly atmosphere, great schools, and ample parks and recreational facilities in Central West.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Central West contains several smaller, well-established neighbourhoods. RIverside is mostly residential, with some commercial properties, and a golf course. The Hermitage neighbourhood features large parks and open spaces. It is one of the older neighbourhoods in Ajax, and has a wide diversity of cultures. Westney Heights is a mainly residential area with a commercial district on Kingston Rd, which is the area's southern boundary, and it also features large parks. Westney Heights was one of the first areas to be developed in Ajax's expansion during the 1980s. Home to historic architecture and a quaint village atmosphere, the Village (also known as Pickering Village) is a unique and celebrated district of Ajax. It is located in the west end of the Town, along Highway 2. Once an original Quaker Settlement in the early 1800s, the area is now home to a number of restaurants, shops and professional services. The Village includes Ajax's only historic main street (Old Kingston Road).
People & Families in Central West
Families with kids make up 60% of households in Central West, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 150 different ethnic origins, and 36% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
7,310
Neighbourhood Population
23,358
Household Size
- 1 person - 13%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 13%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 60%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 6%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 31%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 20%
- Canadian - 19%
- Scottish - 14%
- Irish - 13%
- East Indian - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 5%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 31%
- 55 to 64 years - 27%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 4%
Central West Schools
Central West has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
8
Private Schools
2
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Central West
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 13 parks in Central West, with 56 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
13
Number of Recreation Facilities
56
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 9
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Courts - 8
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 16
- Community Centre - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Courts - 6
- Trail - 1
- Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Central West
There are 104 transit stops in Central West. Rail stations include Ajax GO. In Central West, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 18%
- Commute to another city - 80%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 81%
- Transit - 15%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 23%
- Less than 15 minutes - 17%
Work and Education in Central West
In Central West, 28% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% 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 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 14%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 20%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
- Finance and insurance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Central West Homes
In Central West, there are mostly detached homes. Central West has a consistent population, with 23% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% 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 - 1%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 4%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 92%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 8%
- 3 bedrooms - 40%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 49%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 14%
- 1981 to 1990 - 41%
- 1991 to 2000 - 30%
- 2001 to 2005 - 5%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 90%
- Renter - 9%