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.
An inclusive, close-knit, and family-friendly neighbourhood.
Mostly detached homes with newer construction, spacious interiors, and attractive features like hardwood floors and open concept layouts.
A vibrant and multicultural community with a mix of families, professionals, and immigrants from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a convenient location with easy access to transit and major highways.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. Northwest Ajax contains several communities. South Greenwood is in the greenbelt area and has a few large residential properties and some businesses. Duffins Crossing is an area of growth and will contain significant developments in the future. The area includes a large memorial gardens and parklands. Meadow Ridge is a culturally diverse neighbourhood that experienced major growth in the mid-2000s. Largely residential, the area also features some commercial developments, as well as parklands and areas for future development. Nottingham is a newer neighbourhood, much of its growth from the mid-2000s, and most homes are detached.
People & Families in Northwest Ajax
Families with kids make up 68% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 13% of households and 7% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 133 different ethnic origins, and 50% are first-generation immigrants, while 35% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,665
Neighbourhood Population
17,751
Household Size
- 1 person - 7%
- 2 persons - 17%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 28%
- 5 or more persons - 28%
Household Types
- One-person households - 7%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 68%
- Couples without children - 13%
- Multiple families in household - 10%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 34%
- 3 or more children - 19%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 23%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 8%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 21%
- Canadian - 10%
- Jamaican - 10%
- English - 7%
- Sri Lankan - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 27%
- 45 to 54 years - 33%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 3%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 3%
Northwest Ajax Schools
Northwest Ajax has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 13 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving Northwest Ajax. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Gifted/Talented Program, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
13
Catholic Schools
7
Public
Having Fun in Northwest Ajax
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 12 parks in Northwest Ajax, with 32 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
12
Number of Recreation Facilities
32
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 12
- Dog Park - 1
- Rink - 1
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Sports Fields - 4
- Community Centre - 1
- Winter Sports Facility - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Shooting Range - 1
- Fishing Locations - 2
- Trails - 4
- Nature Centre - 1
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Getting Around in Northwest Ajax
There are 114 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Northwest Ajax, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 16%
- Commute to another city - 83%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 77%
- Transit - 19%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
- 60 minutes and over - 27%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in Northwest Ajax
In Northwest Ajax, 36% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The finance and insurance 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 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 10%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Finance and insurance - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Northwest Ajax Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Northwest Ajax has a consistent population, with 37% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 75%
- Semi-detached house - 8%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 4%
- Not condominium - 95%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 32%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 61%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 1%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 41%
- 2006 to 2010 - 30%
- 2011 to 2016 - 14%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 8%