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 nature lover's paradise with waterfront access, trails, and a strong manufacturing base.
Mix of older and newer homes, mostly owner-occupied, with various home types available.
Diverse community with people of various ethnic origins, including many first and second-generation immigrants.
Proximity to Lake Ontario, parks, schools, and a wide range of recreational facilities.
South West has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. South West Ajax includes Duffins Bay and Discovery Bay, which have the waterfront of Lake Ontario as their southern border. Key assets of this area are its proximity to the lakefront park and trail system and the Duffins Bay greenbelt area. The area is perfect for nature lovers, with its water features for canoeing and kayaking, many trails for walking, running, and cycling, and areas for watching birds and other wildlife along the marshes of the creek. The Central Employment area, in the northern part of this neighbourhood, is a well-established industrial area with critical mass of businesses and strong manufacturing base in the middle of Ajax.
People & Families in South West
Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 22% of households are one person living alone. People in South West come from 111 different ethnic origins, and 27% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,995
Neighbourhood Population
10,495
Household Size
- 1 person - 22%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 22%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 18%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 31%
- Canadian - 24%
- Scottish - 23%
- Irish - 22%
- German - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 9%
South West Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 3 private schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Special Education School, Advanced Placement, and Montessori.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
3
Public
Catholic
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in South West
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in South West feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 8 parks in South West, with 59 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 7.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
59
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Dog Park - 1
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 6
- Tennis Courts - 8
- Basketball Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 10
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Beach - 1
- Sports Courts - 3
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Driving Range - 1
- Climbing Wall - 1
- Archery Range - 1
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
- Boxing Gym - 1
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Getting Around in South West
There are 164 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Ajax GO. In South West, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 22%
- Commute to another city - 76%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 79%
- Transit - 15%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 23%
- Less than 15 minutes - 19%
Work and Education in South West
In this neighbourhood, 27% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 63% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 7%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 8%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
- Finance and insurance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
South West Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 29% 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 - 53%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 20%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 8%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 17%
- Not condominium - 81%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 15%
- 3 bedrooms - 40%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 33%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 39%
- 1981 to 1990 - 37%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 3%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 79%
- Renter - 20%