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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and plenty of green spaces.

Property Pulse

Homes in Glen Abbey are mostly single-detached, 2-storey houses with ravine lots and townhomes.

Community Canvas

Glen Abbey is a diverse community with residents of various ethnic backgrounds and a mix of age groups.

What You'll Love

You'll love the famous Glen Abbey Golf Club, great schools, and abundance of parks and recreational facilities.

Have a look around Glen Abbey.

Glen Abbey has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Glen Abbey is a large neighbourhood located in northwest Oakville, and is known for being home to the famous Glen Abbey Golf Club. Glen Abbey was a planned community, developed in the 1980s-1990s. This neighbourhood features many green spaces, park lands, and trails, and Fourteen Mile Creek runs through the southwest region. There are also pockets of commercial and shopping areas. Most homes are single-detached, 2-storeys, and there are larger homes on ravine lots, as well as pockets of townhomes and condo highrises.

People & Families in Glen Abbey

Families with kids make up 58% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in Glen Abbey come from 125 different ethnic origins, and 35% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

6,900

Neighbourhood Population

20,192

Household Size

  • 1 person - 16%
  • 2 persons - 28%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 23%
  • 5 or more persons - 12%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 16%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 57%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 27%
  • 2 children - 31%
  • 3 or more children - 11%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 68%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 26%
  • Canadian - 19%
  • Scottish - 19%
  • Irish - 18%
  • Italian - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 5%
  • 35 to 44 years - 15%
  • 45 to 54 years - 29%
  • 55 to 64 years - 25%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 7%
  • 15 to 19 years - 8%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 8%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Glen Abbey Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 9 Catholic schools serving Glen Abbey. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

9

Having Fun in Glen Abbey

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 18 parks in Glen Abbey, with 80 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

18

Number of Recreation Facilities

80

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 13
  • Pool - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rinks - 5
  • Tennis Courts - 16
  • Basketball Courts - 5
  • Ball Diamonds - 7
  • Sports Fields - 7
  • Tracks - 2
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Skateboard Park - 1
  • Golf Courses - 2
  • Sports Courts - 4
  • Driving Range - 1
  • Trails - 9
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Glen Abbey

There are 280 transit stops in Glen Abbey. Rail stations include Oakville. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 36%
  • Commute to another city - 63%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 76%
  • Transit - 18%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 18%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
  • 60 minutes and over - 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 21%

Work and Education in Glen Abbey

In this neighbourhood, 55% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 81% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 7%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
  • $200,000 and over - 26%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 21%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
  • Management occupations - 18%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Finance and insurance - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Glen Abbey Homes

In Glen Abbey, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 58%
  • Semi-detached house - 1%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 19%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 9%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 22%
  • Not condominium - 77%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 4%
  • 2 bedrooms - 15%
  • 3 bedrooms - 27%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 51%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 6%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 58%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 21%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 9%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 85%
  • Renter - 14%

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