Toronto Neighbourhoods
Oakwood-Vaughan

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

Oakwood-Vaughan is a multicultural neighbourhood with a vibrant arts scene and a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Homes in Oakwood-Vaughan are a mix of older houses and low-rise apartments/condos.

Community Canvas

Oakwood-Vaughan is home to a diverse community of artists, families, and immigrants.

What You'll Love

You'll love the diversity, the arts district, and the great schools in Oakwood-Vaughan.

Have a look around Oakwood-Vaughan.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Oakwood–Vaughan is a multicultural neighbourhood, also known as Oakwood Village. Oakwood–Vaughan is home for many artists and their families, and has officially been designated as an arts district. The neighbourhood's northern half is nicknamed Five Points for the intersection of Oakwood Avenue, Vaughan Road, and Belvidere Avenue. The western half was called Northcliffe and is more recently known as Northcliffe Village.

People & Families in Oakwood-Vaughan

Families with kids make up 42% of households in Oakwood-Vaughan, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 31% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 152 different ethnic origins, and 52% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

8,695

Neighbourhood Population

21,210

Household Size

  • 1 person - 30%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 14%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 30%
  • Non-family households - 6%
  • Families with children - 41%
  • Couples without children - 18%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 37%
  • 2 children - 24%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 17%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 15%
  • Canadian - 11%
  • Portuguese - 11%
  • English - 10%
  • Filipino - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 2%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 19%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 17%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 11%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

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

Oakwood-Vaughan Schools

Oakwood-Vaughan has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, 2 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Montessori, and Fine Arts.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

6

Private Schools

2

Having Fun in Oakwood-Vaughan

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 16 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

16

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 5
  • Pools - 3
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Oakwood-Vaughan

There are 72 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include St Clair West Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 88%
  • Commute to another city - 12%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 40%
  • Transit - 49%
  • Walk/bike - 7%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 36%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
  • 60 minutes and over - 14%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 7%

Work and Education in Oakwood-Vaughan

In Oakwood-Vaughan, 37% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 21%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
  • $200,000 and over - 5%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 25%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 16%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
  • Health care and social assistance - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Oakwood-Vaughan Homes

In Oakwood-Vaughan, there are a mix of home types. Oakwood-Vaughan has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 32%
  • Semi-detached house - 14%
  • Duplex - 8%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 27%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 17%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 1%
  • Not condominium - 99%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 25%
  • 2 bedrooms - 24%
  • 3 bedrooms - 32%
  • No bedrooms - 3%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 14%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 22%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 5%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 65%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 52%
  • Renter - 47%

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