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

Palermo West is a planned residential development with plenty of green space and a consistent population.

Property Pulse

Homes in Palermo West are mostly single-detached and townhouses, with attractive features like stainless steel appliances.

Community Canvas

Palermo West is a diverse community, with a mix of highly educated residents and families with children.

What You'll Love

You'll love the great schools, numerous parks, and easy access to highways in Palermo West.

Have a look around Palermo West.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. Palermo West, also known as Bronte Creek, is located in northwest Oakville, at Oakville's western boundary. This is a newer (pre-2011), planned residential development, with single-detached and semi-detached homes as well as townhouses. Bronte Creek runs through the southern part of this neighbourhood, at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, and Fourteen Mile Creek runs through the northeastern part. There is plenty of green space and wooded, natural areas. Palermo West has good access to Highways 407 and 403.

People & Families in Palermo West

Families with kids make up 66% of households in Palermo West, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 107 different ethnic origins, and 46% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

2,185

Neighbourhood Population

7,179

Household Size

  • 1 person - 10%
  • 2 persons - 24%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 29%
  • 5 or more persons - 15%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 9%
  • Non-family households - 0%
  • Families with children - 65%
  • Couples without children - 20%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 24%
  • 2 children - 37%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 25%
  • 15 to 64 years - 64%
  • 65 years and over - 9%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 16%
  • Canadian - 14%
  • Irish - 12%
  • Scottish - 10%
  • Italian - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 8%
  • 35 to 44 years - 32%
  • 45 to 54 years - 29%
  • 55 to 64 years - 16%
  • 65 to 74 years - 10%
  • 75 to 84 years - 1%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 7%
  • 5 to 9 years - 10%
  • 10 to 14 years - 8%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 7%
  • 30 to 39 years - 12%
  • 40 to 49 years - 20%
  • 50 to 59 years - 11%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 4%

Palermo West Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Palermo West. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Palermo West

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Palermo West feature playgrounds for kids, dog parks, and nature parks. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

22

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 3
  • Dog Parks - 2
  • Pool - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Winter Sports Facility - 1
  • Sledding Hill - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Campground - 1
  • Fishing Location - 1
  • Trails - 8
  • Nature Centre - 1
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Getting Around in Palermo West

There are 73 transit stops in Palermo West. In Palermo West, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 27%
  • Commute to another city - 71%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 79%
  • Transit - 19%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
  • 60 minutes and over - 20%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 13%

Work and Education in Palermo West

Palermo West is popular with highly educated people, with 65% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 87% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 2%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 3%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 3%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
  • $200,000 and over - 29%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Management occupations - 20%
  • Sales and service occupations - 19%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 15%
  • Finance and insurance - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Palermo West Homes

In Palermo West, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 47% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 50%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 49%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 8%
  • Not condominium - 92%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 4%
  • 3 bedrooms - 49%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 45%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 0%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 0%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 1%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 21%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 60%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 15%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 88%
  • Renter - 11%

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