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 peaceful suburban community with plenty of parks and amenities.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer properties, some with finished basements.
A community of families, with a mix of ethnic backgrounds, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Recreational options including swimming and skating, great schools, plus a variety of restaurants and shops.
East Woodbridge has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Woodbridge is a large suburban community in Vaughan. It was once an independent town before being amalgamated with nearby communities to form the city in 1971. East Woodbridge is mostly residential, with many parks and a large golf course in the area. A variety of restaurants, stores and businesses are located off Weston Road.
People & Families in East Woodbridge
Families with kids make up 54% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 27% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 115 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 37% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
9,330
Neighbourhood Population
28,823
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 15%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 27%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 64%
- 65 years and over - 22%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 62%
- East Indian - 6%
- Canadian - 5%
- Portuguese - 3%
- English - 3%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 2%
- 35 to 44 years - 12%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 21%
- 75 to 84 years - 14%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 14%
- over 70 years - 12%
East Woodbridge Schools
East Woodbridge has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 11 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
11
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
- St Catherine of Siena Catholic ES
- Immaculate Conception Catholic ES
- Holy Cross Catholic Academy
- ÉÉC Le-Petit-Prince
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic ES
- St Clare Catholic ES
- Father Bressani Catholic HS
- St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy
- St John Bosco Catholic ES
- St Margaret Mary Catholic ES
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in East Woodbridge
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 17 parks in East Woodbridge, with 117 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.
Number of Parks
17
Number of Recreation Facilities
117
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 12
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 22
- Basketball Courts - 18
- Ball Diamonds - 8
- Sports Fields - 22
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 7
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 17
- Trails - 2
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in East Woodbridge
There are 236 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station. In East Woodbridge, 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 - 90%
- Transit - 7%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 12%
- Less than 15 minutes - 22%
Work and Education in East Woodbridge
In this neighbourhood, 33% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $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 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 17%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 20%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Construction - 12%
- Manufacturing - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
East Woodbridge Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 18% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 6% 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 - 75%
- Semi-detached house - 6%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 8%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 2%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 92%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 3%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 25%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 66%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 14%
- 1981 to 1990 - 50%
- 1991 to 2000 - 20%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 8%