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Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3 / Neighbourhood guide

Kitchener · A CLOSER LOOK

Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3 location:
Kitchener.

Situated within the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Highland West is a neighbourhood in Kitchener, Ontario.

1430 Highland Road West. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Kitchener

1430 Highland Road West

Provider neighbourhood

Highland West

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Highland West is exemplified by its relaxed environment. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Gzowski Park and Lynnvalley Park, and they are very well-located, making it very easy to reach them. This part of the city is especially quiet overall, as the streets are usually very calm.

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Getting around

This part of Kitchener will draw people who value being able to walk to everything as it is moderately conducive to walking; many daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle. Highland West is also amenable to bicycling since the cycling network is good. The public transit infrastructure in this part of Kitchener is fairly poor. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner. In contrast, the preferred transportation option in this neighbourhood is usually a car. It is convenient to park.

Everyday essentials

Families will value that no matter where their property is situated in this area, primary schools and daycares are close by. In contrast, it can be challenging to reach high schools by foot. Regarding food, a grocery store is typically accessible within a rather short walk from any location in this part of Kitchener. In addition, there is often a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a rather short distance to a good variety of clothing stores.

Local character

The character of Highland West is exemplified by its relaxed environment. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Gzowski Park and Lynnvalley Park, and they are very well-located, making it very easy to reach them. This part of the city is especially quiet overall, as the streets are usually very calm.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing most buildings in Highland West, while townhouses are also present in the housing stock. About half of properties in this neighbourhood were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 1990s. This neighbourhood also has quite a good variety of housing size options - although this part of the city is notable for those looking for three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the properties in the neighbourhood while the rest are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

0.4/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Kitchener: 2.7 / 5

Elementary schools

3.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Kitchener: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.2/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Kitchener: 2.3 / 5

Groceries

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Kitchener: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

1.4/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

2.8/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.9/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Kitchener: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

2.8/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Kitchener: 3.2 / 5

Driving

4.2/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Vibrancy

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Kitchener: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

3.0/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

3.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a short drive

Kitchener: 4.0 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Kitchener: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

2.5/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Kitchener: 3.0 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Kitchener: 4.2 / 5

Parks

3.9/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Kitchener: 4.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3 nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

126 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
Elementary school500 m

John Darling Public School

200 Rolling Meadows Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school907 m

Sandhills Public School

1250 Victoria St S

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Verideia Classical Christian Academy

1780 Glasgow Street

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Elementary school1.2 km

St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School

3 Westforest Trail

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Westheights Public School

429 Westheights Dr

6-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Driftwood Park Public School

50 Parkland Cres

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

St Mark Catholic Elementary School

240 Autumn Hill Cres

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school1.8 km

Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

455 University Ave W

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

Meadowlane Public School

236 Forestwood Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Forest Heights Collegiate Institute

255 Fischer-Hallman Rd

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.4 km

Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School

485 Thorndale Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.4 km

Westvale Public School

265 Westvale Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.7 km

Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School

787 King St W

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

31 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

21 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Highland West
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$118,162

Residents in the study area

1,878

Owner households

76.8%

Commute on foot

0.3%

Population age

0 to 4
5.1%
5 to 9
6.0%
10 to 14
6.3%
15 to 19
5.8%
20 to 34
25.1%
35 to 49
21.3%
50 to 64
19.5%
65 to 79
9.3%
80 and over
1.6%

Housing type

Single detached
62.0%
Row houses
13.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
10.3%
Semi detached
9.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
4.2%
Duplex
1.0%

Household composition

Single person
20.3%
Multi person
3.4%
Single family
75.7%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
93.8%
Public transit
3.4%
Other
2.4%
Foot
0.3%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$118,162
Average individual income
$51,978

Total

Total individuals
1,878

Owners vs Renters

Owners
76.8%
Renters
23.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.9%
English and French
5.8%
Other
2.4%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.6%
High school
26.8%
Trade certificate
5.0%
College certificate
23.3%
University certificate
1.6%
Bachelor degree
23.4%
Post graduate degree
6.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
77.7%
English and non-official language(s)
3.8%
Arabic
2.9%
Spanish
2.6%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.5%
Romanian
2.4%
Portuguese
2.3%
Vietnamese
2.3%
Polish
1.7%
Turkish
1.2%
French
0.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.2%
Urdu
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Avalon Urban Towns Phase 3 address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1430 Highland Road West

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

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Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.4248812, -80.5485929. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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