Columbus Heights / Neighbourhood guide

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Columbus Heights
location & neighbourhood.

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The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Columbus Heights location:
Oshawa.

Part of the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area, Columbus is a neighbourhood within Oshawa, Ontario.

Columbus Rd W, Oshawa, ON L0B, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Oshawa

Columbus Rd W, Oshawa, ON L0B, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Columbus

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Columbus. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are very well-located, making it easy to reach them. This area is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

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Getting around

Driving is a great means of transportation in Columbus. It is very convenient to park. However, Columbus is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines. Columbus is not very appropriate for bicycling as the cycling infrastructure is quite bad, and there are a good number of elevation changes. Columbus is also not very conducive to pedestrians because very few daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car.

Everyday essentials

In most cases, a car is needed to do groceries. Nevertheless, it is generally a short walk to the closest pharmacy, which can supply some staple foods. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity. With regards to education, it is a reasonably short trip to access daycares from anywhere in this part of Oshawa. However, there are no primary schools and no high schools in Columbus.

Local character

People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Columbus. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are very well-located, making it easy to reach them. This area is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Surrounding homes

The predominant housing types in Columbus are single detached homes and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this area has taken place after the year 2000. This neighbourhood is especially good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Columbus Heights
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

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Oshawa: 3.0 / 5

Elementary schools

3.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Oshawa: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.7/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Oshawa: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

1.7/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

0.4/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Oshawa: 2.9 / 5

Restaurants

1.8/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Walking

0.6/ 5

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

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

1.5/ 5

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Oshawa: 2.7 / 5

Driving

4.9/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Oshawa: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

0.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Oshawa: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

0.9/ 5

Few or no shops within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.3/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Oshawa: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Oshawa: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

1.5/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

3.5/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Oshawa: 4.2 / 5

Parks

2.8/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Oshawa: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Columbus Heights 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.

51 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

11 places
Elementary school1.0 km

Columbus Private School

3285 Simcoe Street North

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Elementary school2.1 km

St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School

160 Cachet Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.4 km

Blair Ridge Public School

100 Blackfriar Avenue

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

Chris Hadfield Public School

160 Carnwith Drive West

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

Brooklin Village Public School

25 Selkirk Drive

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

Maamawi Iyaawag Public School

466 Windfields Farm Drive

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.8 km

St Leo Catholic School

120 Watford St

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.9 km

Winchester Public School

70 Watford St

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school3.3 km

Brooklin High School

20 Carnwith Drive

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school3.4 km

St Anne Catholic Elementary School

2465 Bridle Road

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school3.9 km

Brooklin Mill Montessori School Inc

23-25 Cassels Rd E

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Transit nearby

16 places
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Dining nearby

13 places
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Parks nearby

10 places
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Daily essentials nearby

1 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Columbus
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 Columbus Heights. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$126,734

Residents in the study area

110

Owner households

60.0%

Commute on foot

0.6%

Population age

0 to 4
8.9%
5 to 9
8.7%
10 to 14
8.0%
15 to 19
6.5%
20 to 34
25.9%
35 to 49
22.2%
50 to 64
13.3%
65 to 79
5.4%
80 and over
1.1%

Housing type

Single detached
89.1%
Row houses
9.3%
Duplex
0.7%
Semi detached
0.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
11.5%
Multi person
6.0%
Single family
80.7%
Multi family
1.9%

Commute mode

Car
92.6%
Public transit
6.1%
Other
0.7%
Foot
0.6%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$126,734
Average individual income
$49,706

Total

Total individuals
110

Owners vs Renters

Owners
60.0%
Renters
40.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.7%
English and French
6.4%
Other
2.6%
French only
0.3%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.4%
High school
29.4%
Trade certificate
4.5%
College certificate
20.2%
University certificate
1.5%
Bachelor degree
22.6%
Post graduate degree
7.3%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
2.1

Mother tongue

English
69.1%
Tamil
6.5%
English and non-official language(s)
6.5%
Urdu
5.4%
Mandarin
3.1%
Dari
2.6%
Arabic
1.8%
Gujarati
1.7%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.5%
Spanish
1.5%
French
0.1%
Italian
0.1%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.1%
Polish
0.0%
German
0.0%
Blackfoot
0.0%
Atikamekw
0.0%
Ililimowin (Moose Cree)
0.0%
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree)
0.0%
Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree)
0.0%

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 Columbus Heights:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Columbus Heights 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

Columbus Rd W, Oshawa, ON L0B, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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.

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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: 43.9798114, -78.9233449. 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.