Brampton
Brampton is a growing city with a vibrant and diverse population, attracting families, young professionals, and retirees alike. The city offers a mix of suburban charm and urban amenities, with many neighborhoods featuring modern detached and semi-detached homes as well as townhouses built in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Known as the “Flower City,” Brampton boasts an array of green spaces, including the sprawling 100-acre Gage Park, which features gardens, walking paths, a skating trail, and community events year-round.
The city is well-connected with public transit through Brampton Transit and GO Transit, making it an attractive option for commuters. Its dynamic downtown area is surrounded by high-rise residential developments and cultural landmarks such as the Rose Theatre. Brampton’s unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living makes it a thriving community within the Greater Toronto Area.
Based on the 2021 Census data for Brampton, here is a breakdown of household sizes, types, children’s presence, age distribution, common ethnic origins, and the age of primary household maintainers:
Household Size
- 1 person: 12.1%
- 2 persons: 19.7%
- 3 persons: 18.7%
- 4 persons: 23.6%
- 5 or more persons: 25.9%
Household Types
- One-person households: 12.1%
- Non-family households: 6.4%
- Families with children: 35.8%
- Couples without children: 25.5%
- Multiple families in household: 0.9%
Children Per Family
- 1 child: 26.0%
- 2 children: 23.7%
- 3 or more children: 7.5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years: 17.9%
- 15 to 64 years: 69.6%
- 65 years and over: 12.5%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Indian (India): 27.7%
- Punjabi: 8.8%
- Sikh: 6.8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years: 2.0%
- 25 to 34 years: 21.0%
- 35 to 44 years: 20.0%
- 45 to 54 years: 18.0%
- 55 to 64 years: 16.0%
- 65 to 74 years: 11.0%
- 75 to 84 years: 5.0%
- 85 years and over: 3.0%
Getting Around in
High Park
There are 129 transit stops in this neighbourhood.Rail stations include Dundas West Station. In High Park-Swansea, there are
a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city – 81%
- Commute to another city – 18%
Commute Types
- Vehicle – 46%
- Transit – 40%
- Walk/bike – 11%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes – 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes – 37%
- 45 to 59 minutes – 19%
- 60 minutes and over – 9%
- Less than 15 minutes – 8%
