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Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes / Neighbourhood guide

Oshawa · A CLOSER LOOK

Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes
location & neighbourhood.

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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes location:
Oshawa.

The neighbourhood of Rural Area is part of the city of Oshawa, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area.

Thornton Rd N & Columbus Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Oshawa

Thornton Rd N & Columbus Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Rural Area

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Rural Area is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Rural Area is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Green spaces are spread out sporadically, which makes it sometimes hard to access them. Despite that, there are a few parks nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Purple Woods.

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Getting around

The car is usually the best means of transportation in Rural Area. Accessing a parking spot is quite easy. In contrast, the public transit service in Rural Area is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines. It is very challenging for pedestrians to navigate this neighbourhood because almost no common errands can be run without a vehicle. The bike is a rather poor method of transportation in this part of Oshawa as the bicycling network is quite poor, and there are a fair number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists.

Everyday essentials

It is rarely practical for house buyers in Rural Area to access the nearest supermarket on foot. There are also a few opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants. Regarding education, there are no high schools and no primary schools in Rural Area. Likewise, parents may find it difficult for their kids to get to daycares by walking.

Local character

The character of Rural Area is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Rural Area is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Green spaces are spread out sporadically, which makes it sometimes hard to access them. Despite that, there are a few parks nearby for residents to enjoy, such as Purple Woods.

Surrounding homes

In Rural Area, the overwhelming majority of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly duplexes. This part of the city offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. This area experienced its biggest building boom after the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes
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

0.2/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Oshawa: 3.0 / 5

Elementary schools

1.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

Oshawa: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

0.7/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Oshawa: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

1.5/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.5 / 5

Wellness

0.5/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Oshawa: 2.9 / 5

Restaurants

1.9/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Walking

0.4/ 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

1.2/ 5

Not very 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

0.5/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Oshawa: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

1.0/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Oshawa: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

3.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Oshawa: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Oshawa: 1.7 / 5

Cafés

1.4/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Oshawa: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.5/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Oshawa: 4.2 / 5

Parks

2.0/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Oshawa: 4.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes 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.

52 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

11 places
Elementary school1.6 km

St John Paull II Catholic Elementary School

160 Cachet Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Columbus Private School

3285 Simcoe Street North

site based

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Elementary school1.9 km

Blair Ridge Public School

100 Blackfriar Avenue

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Chris Hadfield Public School

160 Carnwith Drive West

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Brooklin Village Public School

25 Selkirk Drive

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

St Leo Catholic School

120 Watford St

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.3 km

Winchester Public School

70 Watford St

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.7 km

Maamawi Iyaawag Public School

466 Windfields Farm Drive

JK-8 · Durham District School Board

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High school2.7 km

Brooklin High School

20 Carnwith Drive

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school3.3 km

Brooklin Mill Montessori School Inc

23-25 Cassels Rd E

site based

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Elementary school3.5 km

Meadowcrest Public School

20 Vipond

JK-8 · french immersion · Durham District School Board

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Transit nearby

19 places
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Dining nearby

6 places
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Parks nearby

16 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Rural Area
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 Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$138,057

Residents in the study area

184

Owner households

66.0%

Commute on foot

0.7%

Population age

0 to 4
8.3%
5 to 9
9.4%
10 to 14
9.0%
15 to 19
7.1%
20 to 34
23.1%
35 to 49
24.3%
50 to 64
12.8%
65 to 79
4.9%
80 and over
1.1%

Housing type

Single detached
89.5%
Row houses
9.5%
Semi detached
0.5%
Duplex
0.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.1%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
10.3%
Multi person
4.8%
Single family
83.0%
Multi family
1.9%

Commute mode

Car
92.1%
Public transit
5.8%
Other
1.5%
Foot
0.7%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$138,057
Average individual income
$55,162

Total

Total individuals
184

Owners vs Renters

Owners
66.0%
Renters
34.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.1%
English and French
7.5%
Other
2.3%
French only
0.2%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.8%
High school
28.6%
Trade certificate
4.0%
College certificate
20.3%
University certificate
1.8%
Bachelor degree
24.4%
Post graduate degree
7.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
2.1

Mother tongue

English
72.9%
English and non-official language(s)
5.9%
Tamil
5.4%
Urdu
4.6%
Mandarin
3.0%
Dari
2.2%
Arabic
1.5%
Spanish
1.4%
Gujarati
0.8%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.7%
French
0.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.7%

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 Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes:
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.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Thornton Road North & Columbus Road West Townhomes 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

Thornton Rd N & Columbus Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada

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: 43.9779838, -78.931054. 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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