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Clarington Demograhics


 

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

 

Community Safety
  Recreational & Cultural Facilities

 

 

Link to Statistics Canada- 2011 Census Data is in process of release.

 

2011 Growth Trends Report (Clarington)

 

Monitoring Growth Trends - Regional Report 2011-P-35

Population BACK TO TOP
2006 Population (StatsCan)  blank gif  77,820       

2011 Population (2011 Census)    blank gif         84,548       (Released February 8, 2012)

2016 Population (Hemson Consulting*)blank gif96,910
*Extracted from the Hemson Consulting Development Charges Study (released April 2010)

PERIOD OF REVIEW CLARINGTON ONTARIO
Growth 2001 - 2006 11.4 %  
Growth 2006 - 2011 8.6 %
(2011 Census)

5.7 %

 

Growth 2011 - 2016 12.3 %  
 

YEAR CENSUS POPULATION % CHANGE TOTAL
HOUSEHOLDS
% CHANGE
2010 84,518
29,532 3.0
2011 84,548 2.08 30,231 2.36
2012 88,308 2.35 31,062 2.75
2013 90,384 2.35 31,916 2.75
2014 92,509 2.35 32,794 2.75
2015 94,684 2.35 33,696 2.75
2016 96,910 2.35 34,623 2.75


Population does not include the Census undercount of approximately 4% of the Total Population.
Source: Municipality of Clarington Development Charges Background Study
(April, 2010)



 

2011 CENSUS RESULTS

 

Municipality of

Clarington
(Census Subdivision)

Region of
Durham
(Census Division)
  Total Total
Population in 2011 84,548 608,124
Population in 2006 77,820 561,258
2006 to 2011 population change (%) 8.6 8.4
Total private dwellings 30,797 220,598
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 29,880 21,3746
Population density per square kilometre 138.3 241
Land area (square km) 611.3 2523.62

Source: StatCan Census Profile

 


 Land BACK TO TOP
Area:   611.30 square kilometres/236 square miles (approximately).

Industrial Land:
  • 1,366 acres Designated/Zoned
  •     451 acres (33%) Occupied
  •     751 acres (55%) Serviced
Industrial Land Costs:
$125,000-$160,000 per serviced acre; $90,000-$120,000 for unserviced
 
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.

 

FEBRUARY 2013 (CLARINGTON)


Housing Type Average Price Paid
($)
Detached $ 337,930
Semi-Detached $ 207,500
Link $ 272,583
Condo/Apartment $ 202,000
Condo/Townhouse

$ 238,000


View Current Market Watch


Housing Starts To Date
(to end of February, 2013)


2013 57
2012 536
2011 863
2010 593
2009 273

 



Construction Values ($)

(to end of Februay, 2013 )

 

  2013 2012
FEBRUARY
($)
YTD
($)
YTD
($)
Residential 3,194,904 16,361,885 163,432,307
Industrial 1,036,534 5,076,534 83,302,759
Government 0 0 3,801,442
Commercial 10,042,000 11,609,000 20,629,852
Institutional 30,000 30,000 17,407,092
Agricultural 0 0 964,578
TOTAL 14,303,438 33,077,419 $ 289,538,030
   

View Current Building Activity Report


 Income BACK TO TOP
Economic Families (2 persons or more) $ 92,900
Source: Table 202-0403: Average total income, by economic family type, 2009 constant dollars, annual (dollars) Statistics Canada, Census of Population.


Average Expenditure per Household
:

Food

$ 7,284

Shelter (includes energy costs)

$ 15,560

Clothing

$ 3,164

Transportation

$ 10,300

Health & Personal Care

$ 3,012

Recreation, Reading and Education

$ 5,543

Household Operations

$ 3,824

 

 
TOTAL $ 48,687

Source: Stats Canada (CANSIM table 203-0001)
Last modified 2010-12-20


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.

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): 0.04490558
Industrial Realty Taxes (estimated):$ 60,622.53
Industrial Realty Taxes/sq.ft. (estimated): $ 2.42


Labour/Education BACK TO TOP

Labour Force Activity:
(StatsCan)

Total Work Force Available 42,385
Total Employed (+15 yrs) 40,115
Total Unemployed (+15 years) 2,270
CURRENT Unemployment Rate 8.1%

Labour Force Activity by Gender

Males (15 years +)
Labour Force
22,395
Employed
21,305
Participation Rate
75.9
Unemployment Rate
4.9

Females (15 years +)
Labour Force
19,990
Employed
18,810
Participation Rate
65.465.4
Unemployment Rate
5.9
   


Labour Force Comparisons

Factor Compared
Clarington
Ontario
  Males Females Males Females
Participation Rate (%)
75.9 66.40 % 72.5 62.1
Unemployment Rate (%)
4.9 5.9 6.0 6.8
         

Education Attainment for Population 15 years & over:
(StatsCan, 2006)

Total Population 15 years + 60,085
Persons with less than High School Diploma 13,715
Persons with High School Certificate and/or some post-secondary 17,895
Persons with Trades Certificate or Diploma 5,560
Persons with College Certificate or Diploma 14,880
Persons with University Certificate, Diploma or Degree 6,585

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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 BACK TO TOP


Lakeridge Health Corporation Bowmanville


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 BACK TO TOP


Clarington Emergency & Fire Department
is a composite department comprised full-time and volunteer (part-time) Firefighters. Fire Stations are located in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle Village, Enniskillen and Orono. 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 BACK TO TOP
  • 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)

  • 3 indoor swimming pools - Clarington Fitness Centre; Courtice Community Complex; Newcastle & District Recreation Complex

  • 1 outdoor swimming pool - Orono Park Pool

  • Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Facility

  • 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 of Clarington

Check out the tourism web site!



 

 

 

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