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 easy access to major roadways.

Property Pulse

Headon features primarily single-detached homes on large lots, with a mix of older and newer homes.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community with residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds and a mix of ages.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a variety of recreational facilities for outdoor activities.

Have a look around Headon.

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. Headon, also known as Headon Forest, is located in north Burlington and contains primarily single family detached homes on large lots. Residents enjoy quick access to major roadways including the QEW.

People & Families in Headon

Families with kids make up 54% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in Headon come from 98 different ethnic origins, and 21% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,465

Neighbourhood Population

12,686

Household Size

  • 1 person - 17%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 23%
  • 5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 17%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 54%
  • Couples without children - 24%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 26%
  • 2 children - 31%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 16%
  • 15 to 64 years - 70%
  • 65 years and over - 13%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 31%
  • Canadian - 25%
  • Scottish - 23%
  • Irish - 21%
  • German - 12%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 18%
  • 45 to 54 years - 23%
  • 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 - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 18%
  • 60 to 69 years - 12%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Headon Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Christian, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

4

Having Fun in Headon

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Headon feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 5 parks in Headon , with 27 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

27

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 5
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamonds - 4
  • Sports Fields - 8
  • Track - 1
  • Splash Pads - 3
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Headon

There are 68 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Headon , there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 43%
  • Commute to another city - 56%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 88%
  • Transit - 7%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 25%

Work and Education in Headon

In this neighbourhood, 41% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 3%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $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 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
  • $200,000 and over - 18%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 24%
  • Management occupations - 17%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Educational services - 10%
  • Health care and social assistance - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 70% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 25% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Headon Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Headon has a consistent population, with 26% 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 - 66%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 19%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 10%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 1%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 29%
  • Not condominium - 70%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 2%
  • 2 bedrooms - 18%
  • 3 bedrooms - 30%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 48%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 6%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 58%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 29%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 93%
  • Renter - 6%

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