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 mixed commercial, recreational and residential neighbourhood with a beautiful waterfront, marina.
Homes range from single-detached houses to condos, with attractive features like waterfront views and open concept layouts.
A community with a mix of ages and ethnicities, and vibrant community spirit.
You'll love the access to Lake Ontario, the variety of recreational facilities, and the family-friendly atmosphere.
Port Whitby has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Port Whitby, in south Whitby, lies on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is a mixed area, featuring a marina and harbour, waterfront trails, a sports centre, shopping centre, and health centre. Housing is also mixed—the Whitby Shores development was built in the late 1990s and features single-detached homes and condo townhomes. A high rise condo development is located in the area, and there are also older homes and low-rise apartment buildings.
People & Families in Port Whitby
Families with kids make up 41% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 31% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 65 different ethnic origins, and 24% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,500
Neighbourhood Population
3,576
Household Size
- 1 person - 30%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 5%
Household Types
- One-person households - 31%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 41%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 23%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 20%
- 15 to 64 years - 62%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 30%
- Canadian - 28%
- Scottish - 27%
- Irish - 22%
- French - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 7%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 16%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 9%
Port Whitby Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, 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, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Port Whitby
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Port Whitby feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 14 parks in Port Whitby, with 58 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
14
Number of Recreation Facilities
58
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 6
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 7
- Sports Fields - 9
- Track - 1
- Community Centres - 3
- Splash Pads - 4
- Beach - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Boating Facility - 1
- Trails - 8
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Port Whitby
There are 26 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Whitby GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 17%
- Commute to another city - 81%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 71%
- Transit - 24%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 8%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 29%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in Port Whitby
In Port Whitby, 38% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 22%
- Sales and service occupations - 19%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Port Whitby Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% 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 - 37%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 15%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 30%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 35%
- Not condominium - 64%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 15%
- 2 bedrooms - 23%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 17%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 7%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 36%
- 2001 to 2005 - 27%
- 2006 to 2010 - 17%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 80%
- Renter - 18%