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Schoolhaus Towns / Neighbourhood guide

Oshawa · A CLOSER LOOK

Schoolhaus Towns
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Schoolhaus Towns location:
Oshawa.

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

555 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 3E6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Oshawa

555 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 3E6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

McLaughlin

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

McLaughlin offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, like Brick by Brick Park and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, and they are very well-located, making it easy to reach them. This area is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

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Getting around

McLaughlin is appropriate for biking. Walking is also practical for house buyers in this area; many common errands can be run without a vehicle. The preferred approach to navigate McLaughlin is often a car. It is convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, getting around by transit can be challenging in McLaughlin as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner.

Everyday essentials

It is a short trip to access schools and daycares from most houses for sale in this part of Oshawa. Concerning food, it is generally feasible for property owners in McLaughlin to purchase groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, there are a fair number of options within walking distance for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.

Local character

McLaughlin offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, like Brick by Brick Park and Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, and they are very well-located, making it easy to reach them. This area is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about two thirds of dwellings in McLaughlin, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About two thirds of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. Roughly one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Schoolhaus Towns
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

4.8/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Oshawa: 3.0 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Oshawa: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.0/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Oshawa: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

2.3/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

2.5/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Oshawa: 2.9 / 5

Restaurants

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Walking

1.0/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

2.5/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Oshawa: 2.7 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Oshawa: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Oshawa: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Oshawa: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

1.7/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Oshawa: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

0.0/ 5

Many sources of noise nearby

Oshawa: 4.2 / 5

Parks

3.9/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Oshawa: 4.1 / 5
Project referenceOshawa comparison, where suppliedSources & notes ↗

03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Schoolhaus Towns 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.

148 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school138 m

Adelaide McLaughlin Public School

630 Stevenson Rd N

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school149 m

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School

700 Stevenson Rd N

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school284 m

R S McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute

570 Stevenson Rd N

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school873 m

St Christopher Catholic School

431 Annapolis Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

École Élémentaire Antonine Maillet

615 Ridgeway av

JK-8 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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Elementary school1.2 km

Woodcrest Public School

506 Woodcrest Ave

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Stephen G Saywell Public School

855 Roundelay Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

St Paul Catholic School

200 Garrard Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school / Elementary school1.6 km

Morningstar Online School

209 Lichen Cres

online/site based, all year round

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High school / Elementary school1.6 km

Maple World Academy

209 Lichen Crescent

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.8 km

Dr S J Phillips Public School

625 Simcoe St N

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

Sunset Heights Public School

1130 Mohawk St

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.1 km

O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute

301 Simcoe St N

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Durham District School Board

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High school3.3 km

Durham Alternative Secondary School

240 Simcoe Street

9-12 · alternative · Durham District School Board

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High school3.6 km

Anderson Collegiate and Vocational Institute

400 Anderson St

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school3.6 km

Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School

1020 Dryden Blvd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school4.2 km

Sinclair Secondary School

380 Taunton Rd E

9-12 · Durham District School Board

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High school4.4 km

Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute

265 Harmony Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

38 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

32 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

McLaughlin
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 Schoolhaus Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$125,116

Residents in the study area

1,085

Owner households

72.7%

Commute on foot

1.4%

Population age

0 to 4
4.9%
5 to 9
4.1%
10 to 14
4.6%
15 to 19
4.5%
20 to 34
17.0%
35 to 49
16.8%
50 to 64
22.8%
65 to 79
17.7%
80 and over
7.6%

Housing type

Single detached
74.5%
Apartment 5 or more floors
7.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
6.4%
Semi detached
5.3%
Duplex
5.0%
Row houses
1.8%

Household composition

Single person
27.6%
Multi person
4.1%
Single family
66.9%
Multi family
1.4%

Commute mode

Car
91.9%
Other
4.1%
Public transit
2.6%
Foot
1.4%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$125,116
Average individual income
$52,883

Total

Total individuals
1,085

Owners vs Renters

Owners
72.7%
Renters
27.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.7%
English and French
6.7%
Other
0.6%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
18.5%
High school
29.7%
Trade certificate
6.3%
College certificate
27.3%
University certificate
0.6%
Bachelor degree
14.4%
Post graduate degree
3.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
89.6%
French
2.0%
Italian
1.8%
English and non-official language(s)
1.6%
Spanish
1.1%
Polish
1.0%
Urdu
0.7%
German
0.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.6%
Tamil
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
Ukrainian
0.2%
Serbian
0.1%
Dutch
0.0%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.0%
Portuguese
0.0%
English and French
0.0%
Macedonian
0.0%
Russian
0.0%
Dari
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 Schoolhaus Towns:
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.

Durham District School Board ↗Durham Catholic District School Board ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Schoolhaus Towns 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

555 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1J 3E6, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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: 43.91005, -78.89211. 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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