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 peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Spacious homes with large lots, featuring open concept layouts, gourmet kitchens, and plenty of natural light.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds, including some first and second-generation immigrants.

What You'll Love

The proximity to Lake Ontario, excellent schools, and the abundance of parks and recreational facilities.

Have a look around Roseland.

Roseland has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Located in central Burlington on the shores of Lake Ontario, Roseland is a neighbourhood featuring tree-lined streets and large lots. Residents enjoy quick access to major roadways including the QEW.

People & Families in Roseland

Families with kids make up 40% of households in Roseland, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 28% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 87 different ethnic origins, and 22% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,540

Neighbourhood Population

11,230

Household Size

  • 1 person - 27%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 15%
  • 4 persons - 14%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 27%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 40%
  • Couples without children - 29%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 24%
  • 3 or more children - 8%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 60%
  • 65 years and over - 25%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 34%
  • Canadian - 24%
  • Scottish - 24%
  • Irish - 21%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 6%
  • 35 to 44 years - 13%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 18%
  • 75 to 84 years - 15%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 9%
  • 30 to 39 years - 9%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 13%
  • over 70 years - 17%

Roseland Schools

Roseland has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving Roseland. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Christian, French Immersion, and Montessori.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Roseland

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 24 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

24

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 5
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 5
  • Sports Fields - 6
  • Track - 1
  • Sports Courts - 4
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Getting Around in Roseland

There are 118 transit stops in Roseland. Rail stations include Burlington GO. In Roseland, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 50%
  • Commute to another city - 50%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 81%
  • Transit - 9%
  • Walk/bike - 5%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 29%

Work and Education in Roseland

In this neighbourhood, 40% 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 - 8%
  • $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 - 7%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
  • $200,000 and over - 16%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Management occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Roseland Homes

In Roseland, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 56%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 19%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 19%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 15%
  • Not condominium - 84%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 10%
  • 2 bedrooms - 20%
  • 3 bedrooms - 35%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 33%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 59%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 2%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 20%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 69%
  • Renter - 30%

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