Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Oakville
Glenorchy is the most family-friendly neighbourhood in Oakville, with about 29% of residents aged 0 to 14 and a median income of $144,000. Palermo and Trafalgar follow close behind, both at 28%, with incomes of $114,000 and $130,000.
Citywide, 18.0% of residents are under 15 and the median age is 43.2, so the top family neighbourhoods run well above that share of kids. About 63.4% of homes townwide are single-detached, and 80.0% of households own their home, both signs of family-oriented living.
Ennisclare Park stands out for income, at $194,000, even though its share of young kids is a bit lower at 22%. Charnwood closes out the top ten at 21%, with income at $166,000.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Oakvilleaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Oakville by residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dundas & Neyagawa · Oakville | 30 | $132,000 |
| 2. Glenorchy · Oakville | 29 | $144,000 |
| 3. Palermo · Oakville | 28 | $136,000 |
| 4. Trafalgar · Oakville | 28 | $130,000 |
| 5. Dundas & Sixth · Oakville | 28 | $108,000 |
| 6. Dundas & George Savage · Oakville | 27 | $113,000 |
| 7. North Park & Carding Mill · Oakville | 27 | $138,000 |
| 8. Dundas & Third · Oakville | 27 | $122,000 |
| 9. Preserve & North Park · Oakville | 26 | $136,000 |
| 10. Dundas & Prince Michael · Oakville | 26 | $122,000 |
| 11. Sunningdale · Oakville | 25 | $128,000 |
| 12. Dundas & Harman · Oakville | 25 | $103,000 |
| 13. Bronte · Oakville | 24 | $131,000 |
| 14. Bronte & Upper Middle · Oakville | 24 | $122,000 |
| 15. Clearview · Oakville | 24 | $93,000 |
| 16. Preserve & Jack Bowerbank · Oakville | 23 | $146,000 |
| 17. Dundas & Proudfoot · Oakville | 23 | $139,000 |
| 18. Upper Middle & Grand Oak · Oakville | 23 | $137,000 |
| 19. Trafalgar & Briarhall · Oakville | 23 | $137,000 |
| 20. Proudfoot & Westoak Trails · Oakville | 23 | $130,000 |
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Common questions
What is the best family-friendly neighbourhood in Oakville?
Glenorchy ranks first, with about 29% of residents aged 0 to 14 and a median income of $144,000. Palermo and Trafalgar follow closely, both at 28%.
How many children live in Oakville overall?
Citywide, 18.0% of residents are under 15, and the median age is 43.2. The top family neighbourhoods on this list run higher than that, up to 29% in Glenorchy.
Do Oakville families mostly own their homes?
Yes. About 80.0% of households townwide own their home, and 63.4% live in a single-detached house, both typical markers of family-oriented neighbourhoods.
Is Ennisclare Park a good option for families in Oakville?
It has the highest income on this list at $194,000, though its share of residents aged 0 to 14 is a bit lower at 22%, so it may suit families with older kids or fewer kids overall.