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 dynamic neighbourhood with a diverse population and a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Newer homes, spacious layouts, and attractive features like open-concept designs and stainless steel appliances.

Community Canvas

A mix of families, professionals, and immigrants from various ethnic backgrounds contribute to a vibrant community.

What You'll Love

Great schools, a variety of special programs, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Have a look around Walker.

Walker has a dynamic population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. The Walker area is a new residential development in southwest Milton. Construction began in 2015.

People & Families in Walker

Families with kids make up 66% of households in Walker, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in Walker come from 72 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 34% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,060

Neighbourhood Population

3,664

Household Size

  • 1 person - 9%
  • 2 persons - 24%
  • 3 persons - 22%
  • 4 persons - 25%
  • 5 or more persons - 18%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 9%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 65%
  • Couples without children - 19%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 31%
  • 3 or more children - 16%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 27%
  • 15 to 64 years - 65%
  • 65 years and over - 7%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • East Indian - 19%
  • Canadian - 13%
  • English - 11%
  • Pakistani - 10%
  • Scottish - 8%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 30%
  • 35 to 44 years - 35%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 7%
  • 65 to 74 years - 3%
  • 75 to 84 years - 0%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 11%
  • 5 to 9 years - 9%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 23%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 5%
  • 60 to 69 years - 3%
  • over 70 years - 3%

Walker Schools

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

Public Schools

5

Catholic Schools

5

Getting Around in Walker

There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Walker, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 22%
  • Commute to another city - 77%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 92%
  • Transit - 6%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
  • 60 minutes and over - 22%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 14%

Work and Education in Walker

In Walker, 45% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have 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 - 3%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $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 - 8%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 19%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 15%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
  • $200,000 and over - 4%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 19%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
  • Manufacturing - 10%
  • Retail trade - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 76% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 19% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Walker Homes

In Walker, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 89% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 23% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 34%
  • Semi-detached house - 9%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 55%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 1%
  • Not condominium - 98%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 4%
  • 3 bedrooms - 60%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 34%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 0%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 0%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 0%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 21%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 78%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 79%
  • Renter - 20%

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