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 a mix of older and newer homes, green spaces, and parks.

Property Pulse

Homes in this neighbourhood range from single-detached houses to townhomes, with a mix of older and newer construction.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of families, including many immigrants, with great schools and a strong sense of community.

What You'll Love

You'll love the proximity to parks, schools, and the beautiful Ajax waterfront with its trails and lake access.

Have a look around South East.

This neighbourhood 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. There are several different communities in the South East Ajax area. Memorial Village is in central Ajax, adjacent to the downtown area, and was one of the first subdivisions to be developed in the town. This residential neighbourhood is less dense than newer developments and features well-established trees and green spaces. Lake Vista is a residential neighbourhood located just east of the Downtown. Southwood is an eclectic area, with a mix of older and newer homes, some businesses, a woodlot in the northwest corner, parks, and trails. Clover Ridge and Pickering Beach are mainly residential. A major feature of this area is the proximity to the beautiful Ajax waterfront and the access to the lakefront park and trail system. Lakeside is in the southeast corner of Ajax. It is a residential area, with newer subdivisions. The Carruthers Creek neighbourhood features subdivisions built in the mid-2000s, and is still under development. The neighbourhood is largely family-oriented, featuring row housing and detached homes.

People & Families in South East

Families with kids make up 51% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 139 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

8,695

Neighbourhood Population

23,684

Household Size

  • 1 person - 21%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 19%
  • 4 persons - 19%
  • 5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 21%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 50%
  • Couples without children - 21%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 30%
  • 2 children - 29%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 18%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 23%
  • English - 23%
  • Scottish - 19%
  • Irish - 18%
  • French - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 19%
  • 45 to 54 years - 24%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 8%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

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

South East Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 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

5

Having Fun in South East

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 17 parks in South East, with 45 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

17

Number of Recreation Facilities

45

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 14
  • Pool - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Fields - 7
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Golf Course - 1
  • Beach - 1
  • Sports Courts - 2
  • Driving Range - 1
  • Country Club - 1
  • Community Garden - 1
  • Trails - 3
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Getting Around in South East

There are 139 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 23%
  • Commute to another city - 76%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 78%
  • Transit - 15%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
  • 60 minutes and over - 25%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 20%

Work and Education in South East

In South East, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 8%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
  • $200,000 and over - 8%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Retail trade - 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 8%

Employment

  • Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

South East Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. South East has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 49%
  • Semi-detached house - 7%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 15%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 8%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 15%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 10%
  • Not condominium - 89%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 4%
  • 2 bedrooms - 18%
  • 3 bedrooms - 44%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 32%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 37%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 11%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 7%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 13%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 8%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 15%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 77%
  • Renter - 23%

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