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Clarington Profile
     Population
  Land
  Property Taxation Rates
  Housing
  Income
  Labour/Education
  Health Care

 

 Community Safety
  Recreational & Cultural Facilities



LINK TO STATISTICS CANADA

 Population
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Population (StatsCan, 2006)              77,820               (Released March 13, 2007)

Population (StatsCan, 2001)              69,834
Population (StatsCan, 1996)              60,615
Growth 2001 - 2006 11.4 %
Growth 1996 - 2001 15.2 %
Growth 1991 - 1996 22.5 %
Average Annual Growth

2001 - 2006
1996 - 2001
1991 - 1996

 2.34%
3.04%
4.50%

Number of Households

YEAR
CENSUS POPULATION
% CHANGE
TOTAL
HOUSEHOLDS
% CHANGE
2004
74,820
--
25,560
--
2005
76,560
2.3 %
26,330
3.0 %
2006
78,820
2.3 %
27,102
3.0 %
2007
80,440
2.7 %
28,000
3.2 %
2008
82,590
2.7 %
28,900
3.2 %
2009
84,800
2.7 %
29,830
3.2 %
2010
87,070
2.7 %
30,790
3.2 %


Population does not include the Census Under - coverage of approximately 4% of the Total Population.
Source: Municipality of Clarington Development Charges Background Study (May, 2005)



 

 

 

 
Household Forecast by Community*
YEAR BOWMANVILLLE COURTICE NEWCASTLE ORONO RURAL TOTAL
2001
8,860
6,560
2,380
620
4,980
23,380
2006
11,060
7,330
2,850

620
5,260
27,120
2011
13,440
8,620
3,410
620
5,700
31,790
2016
15,470
10,060
4,810
630
6,180
37,140



Population Forecast by Community*
YEAR BOWMANVILLLE COURTICE NEWCASTLE ORONO RURAL TOTAL
2001
26,150
20,520
6,380
1,730
15,050
69,830
2006
31,830
22,000
7,540

1,670
16,080
78,340
2011
37,760
25,000
8,920
1,610
16,100
89,400
2016
42,140
28,300
12,760
1,580
17,020
101,800


* Source: Municipality of Clarington Development Charges Background Study (May, 2005)

 
 Land
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Area:   611.10 square kilometres/236 square miles (approximately).

Industrial Land:
  • 1,366 acres Designated/Zoned
  •     451 acres (33%) Occupied
  •     751 acres (55%) Serviced
Industrial Land Costs:
$30,000 - $50,000 per serviced acre
 
Development Charges:
Follow link to get details regarding Municipality of Clarington Development Charges.
 
Major Industries and Commerce:
  • Agriculture & Agriculture Services
  • Aggregate Excavation and Cement
  • Tourism
  • Manufacturing - Rubber, Steel, Metal and Wood products
  • Utilities (including Darlington Generation Station)
  • Retail
  • Construction
Transportation:
  • Land: Highways 401, 115/35, 2; Extensive network of Regional & Municipal roads
  • Air: Regional airport (2 runways; cargo & light passenger service); Pearson International Airport
  • Water: Seaway depth docking facilities at St. MarysCement; Regional port facilities
  • Rail: CN, CP, VIA, GO Transit Links
Distance to Major Markets:(Approximate)
  • Montreal -- 294 miles/470 km
  • Buffalo --    154 miles/247 km
  • Detroit --    295 miles/472 km
 
Housing
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A variety of housing types are available. Single family dwellings predominate. Link homes, semidetached and townhouses, rural executive estate lots, condominiums and rental apartments are also available.

Price Range - The information presented represents the average price paid for the specific housing type during the month indicated according to the Toronto Real Estate Board's Market Watch publication.

MARCH 2008 (E17 & E20)
Housing Type Community Average Price
($)
Detached Bowmanville/ Courtice $ 271,444
Newcastle $ 289,163
Semi-Detached Bowmanville/ Courtice $ 192,475
Newcastle N/A
Condo/Apartment Bowmanville/ Courtice $ 151,081
Newcastle N/A
Link Houses Bowmanville/ Courtice $ 230,375
Newcastle N/A
Condo/Townhouse Bowmanville/ Courtice $ 168,825
Newcastle N/A
Attached/Row/Townhouse Bowmanville Courtice $ 200,041
Newcastle N/A

View Current Market Watch

Housing Starts
(as end of April, 2008)

2008 131
2007 655
2006 861
2005 802
2004 1,015
2003 843
2002 701

Construction Values ($)
(as end of April, 2008)

 
2008
2007
APRIL
($)
YTD
($)
 YTD
($)
Residential
11,924,462
33,695,715
 161,671,583
Industrial
0
0
 6,829,300
Government
0
0
 152,000
Commercial
1,201,451
1,985,951
 21,481,529
Institutional
2,700,000
3,095,000
 4,818,980
Agricultural
5,260,800
5,479,240
 6,694,735
TOTAL
21,086,713
44,255,906
 204,648,127
     

Current Building Division Monthly Activity Report

 
 Income
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Economic Families (2 persons or more) $63,600
Median Family Income (two parent families with children; 2 earners) $ 81,900

Average Household Expenditures:

Food

 17%

Shelter (includes energy costs)

27%

Clothing

 5%

Transportation

 20%

Health & Personal Care

 5%

Recreation, Reading and Education

 12%

Household Operations

11%

Other

 3%
Total 100%

Source: Consumer Price Index for October 2007

2007 Property Taxation Rates:

Residential
The Tax Rate is applied to the property's CURRENT VALUE ASSESSMENT, as determined by the Municipal Assessment Office (www.mpac.ca), to determine the amount of property taxes to be collected.

For example, if your residential property (Tax Code RT) has an assessed value of
$ 160,000 then your annual tax rate is calculated as:

$ 160,000 X 1.41459% = $ 2,263,34 spacer image for page layoutIndustrial
The sample assessment is based on: total building floorspace 25,000 sq.ft.; 10% office; steel frame with brick & block; ceiling height - 16 ft; sprinkler system present; 1.72 acres, fully serviced industrial; and 10,000 sq.ft ashphalt area (parking)

Assessment (estimated): transparent image to space text$ 1,350,000.00
Industrial Tax Rate (occupied): 0.0452193
Industrial Realty Taxes (estimated):$ 61,046.55
Industrial Realty Taxes/sq.ft. (estimated):$ 2.44spacer image for page layout
Current Financial Statements (condensed)

 
Labour/Education
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Labour Force Activity:
(StatsCan, 2001)

Total Work Force Available 37,320
Total Employed (+15 yrs) 37,320
Total Unemployed (+15 years) 1,830
Unemployment Rate 4.9 %

Labour Force Activity by Gender

Males (15 years +)
Labour Force 19,870
Employed 18,925
Participation Rate 78.1 %
Unemployment Rate 4.7 %

Females (15 years +)
Labour Force 17,450
Employed 16,565
Participation Rate 66.4 %
Unemployment Rate 5.1 %


Labour Force Comparisons

Factor Compared
Clarington
Ontario
  Males Females Males Females
Participation Rate 78.1 % 66.40 % 82.2 % 67.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.7 % 5.1% 9.7 % 7.7 %

Education Attainment for Population 20 years & over:
(StatsCan, 2001)

Total Population 20 - 64 years 40,685
Persons with less than High School Diploma 7,746
Persons with High School Certificate and/or some post-secondary 11,574
Persons with Trades Certificate or Diploma 5,340
Persons with College Certificate or Diploma 10,369
Persons with University Certificate, Diploma or Degree 5,642
Non-University with Certificate/Diploma 9,355
University without Degree 3,532
University without Certificate 1,538
University with Certificate 1,966
University with Degree 3,494

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

As Canada's newest University, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology will provide a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading edge research and hands-on skills.

The University has recruited key academic and administrative staff and worked with experts to develop programs that will provide the knowledge and skills for students who want to become the highly-skilled doers/thinkers/leaders of the 21st century. Nine undergraduate academic programs, some unique in the Porvinnce are offered together with leadership and professional development. Programs include nuclear sciences, engineering, nursing, business, teacher education and justice studies.

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology welcomed its first class of students September 2003.

School Facilities:

Public 19 Elementary/3 Secondary
Separate 5 Elementary/1 Secondary
Private 1 Elementary/1 Secondary
College 1 (within 20 minutes)
University 1 (within 20 minutes)
 

 Health Care
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Lakeridge Health Corporation Bowmanville
(formerly known as Bowmanville Memorial Hospital):
Lakeridge Health Bowmanville is a 100 bed community hospital that is growing as quickly as the community it serves. It is part of a five site Corporation. The physicians, staff and volunteers take pride in supporting a culture that puts "Patients First". They work together with our community to promote wellness and provide quality healthcare. They take a holistic approach in providing support to patients and their families - people who are our friends and our neighbours. In return, they have established and maintained strong community support through the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. The Foundation is a key fundraising player to ensure that the best equipment to treat our patients is available.

There are over 40 physicians, 400 staff and 250 volunteers that provide careto:

    • 36,000 emergency patients
    • 4,000 admitted patients (ICU, medicine, surgery)
    • 60,000 plus patients having diagnostic test
    • 4,000 cataract surgeries
    • 5,000 surgical cases
    • asthma, diabetes, cardiopulmonary and orthopedic clinics

The healthcare team works diligently to offer new and enhanced services. In 2002, Bowmanville added a CAT Scan and is expanding their surgical program.

Clarington is fortunate to have a Hospital and Community Partnership that provides in home and hospital pallative care programs. Lakeridge Health Bowmanville is committed to caring and making a difference in our community.

 
 Community Safety

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Clarington Emergency & Fire Department is a composite department comprised of 24 full-time Firefighters, 4 dispatchers, 1 Fire Prevention Officer, 1 Fire Prevention Inspector and 120 part-time Firefighters. Fire Stations are located in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle Village and Enniskillen. The Headquarters, located on Highway #2 just west of Bowmanville, provides 24-hour coverage to the residents of Clarington. Full-time service (i.e. 24/7)is also provided in the Courtice community.

Durham Regional Police serves the entire Municipality from the 16 Division Office located on Regional Road #57 just west of the Bowmanville urban centre.
 
 Recreational & Cultural Facilities
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  • 5 arenas - 7 ice surfaces - Garnet B. Rickard (2); South Courtice (2); Darlington Sports Centre; Newcastle Arena*; Orono Arena* (*both arenas are operated by independent Arena Boards)
  • 2 indoor swimming pools - Clarington Fitness Centre; Courtice Community Complex
  • 2 outdoor swimming pools - Orono Park Pool; Newcastle Lions Pool
  • Indoor Soccer Pitch
  • Outdoor Lacrosse Bowl
  • extensive parks system - passive and active (diamonds, soccer pitches, picnic areas)
  • Older Adult Centre
  • 17 Community Centres
  • 5 golf courses and 2 driving ranges
  • 7 Conservation areas, Downhill and cross country skiing facilities
  • Clarington Public Library -4 branches (Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle Village and Orono)
  • Clarington Museums & Archives (Bowmanville Museum and Clarke Museum & Archives)
  • marinas - Port Darlington; Port of Newcastle
  • zoos - Bowmanville Zoo; Jungle Cat World
  • Visual Arts Centre

Check out the tourism web site!