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IntroductionThis document is one in a series of 15 Ward Profi les developed for the City of Hamilton. Each ward profi le provides an overview of the ward’s features, assets and various indicators of socio-demographic characteristi cs.

The indicators in each of the Ward Profi les are a compilati on of the most recent available data from Stati sti cs Canada’s Census, Planning and Economic Development Department (PED) development applicati ons, Planning and Economic Development Department (PED) building permits, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporati on (CMHC) housing starts, orthophotos, Municipal Property Assessment, Teranet, and the Offi cial Plan and Parks Committ ee.

Where available, data for diff erent points in ti me and/or for the overall City of Hamilton was also provided. Each indicator is presented in tables and graphs which help draw comparisons over ti me and between geographies.

Table of Contents Populati on ................................................................................................................... 2

Family Structure .......................................................................................................... 5

Educati on .................................................................................................................... 6

Mobility Status ............................................................................................................ 7

Ethnicity, Language, Immigrants and Visible Minority .................................................. 9

Labour Force Characteristi cs .......................................................................................13

Low Income Status .....................................................................................................20

Dwellings ...................................................................................................................21

Land Use ....................................................................................................................26

Voter Turnout .............................................................................................................29

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City of Hamilton Ward Profi les 1

ward twelveWard 12, also known as the Ancaster area is a mix of urban and rural uses, and is comprised of the former Town of Ancaster. It is bordered by the former Town of Dundas and Highway 403 on the north and west, a hydro corridor and Glanbrook Road on the east, and Sawmill Road (the city limits) on the south. Ward 12 is home to Redeemer University College, along Rymal Road as well as part of the Dundas Valley Conservati on Area. There are several small to medium commercial and light industrial secti ons within this ward including the Meadowlands Power Centre and the Ancaster Business Park. Ward 12 is managed by the Hamilton, Niagara and Grand River Conservati on Authoriti es.

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PopulationPopulati on by Age

• Ward 12 has 31,040 residents which is 6.2% of the city’s total populati on.

• Between 2001 and 2006, Ward 12 has seen a populati on increase of 22.7%.

• The proporti on of children and youth age 0 to 19 years is slightly higher in Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Populati on by Age Group

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total Populati on (may diff er due to rounding)

25,300 31,040 100.0% 490,290 504,560 100.0%

0 to 4 years 1,325 1,665 5.4% 28,470 26,945 5.3%

5 to 9 years 1,805 1,985 6.4% 32,510 29,410 5.8%

10 to 14 years 2,245 2,410 7.8% 33,410 33,540 6.6%

15 to 19 years 2,130 2,585 8.3% 33,325 34,895 6.9%

20 to 24 years 1,435 2,055 6.6% 31,960 34,390 6.8%

25 to 29 years 1,015 1,205 3.9% 30,680 30,325 6.0%

30 to 34 years 1,240 1,475 4.8% 34,150 30,615 6.1%

35 to 39 years 1,800 1,985 6.4% 40,680 34,765 6.9%

40 to 44 years 2,245 2,445 7.9% 40,715 41,225 8.2%

45 to 49 years 2,335 2,695 8.7% 36,170 40,835 8.1%

50 to 54 years 2,080 2,485 8.0% 32,480 36,120 7.2%

55 to 59 years 1,460 2,155 6.9% 24,710 31,865 6.3%

60 to 64 years 1,050 1,525 4.9% 20,770 24,230 4.8%

65 to 69 years 890 1,125 3.6% 19,365 19,740 3.9%

70 to 74 years 870 885 2.9% 18,555 17,860 3.5%

75 to 79 years 715 900 2.9% 16,065 16,205 3.2%

80 to 84 years 385 780 2.5% 9,205 12,620 2.5%

85 years and over 265 685 2.2% 7,070 8,975 1.8%

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Populati on by Sex and Age Group• There are slightly more females than males residing in Ward 12.

• Between 2001 and 2006, Ward 12 has seen a large increase in the populati on age 15 to 24 years and in the populati on age 45 to 65 years.

Populati on by Sex and Age Group - Ward 12, 2001 and 2006

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Populati on Projecti ons• Ward 12 populati on projecti on targets for 2031 increase by 8,821 or 22% from the 2006

esti mated land use populati on of 31,777 to 40,598 in 2031.

• The associated units also increase from 2006 to 2021 then level off from 10,776 in 2006 to 15,204 in 2031 for an average persons per unit of 2.67.

25 Year GRIDS Populati on Projecti ons

Ward 12 Population Ward 12 Units

2006 31,777 10,776

2011 34,865 12,308

2016 39,078 14,288

2021 40,503 15,012

2026 40,379 15,012

2031 40,598 15,204

25 Year GRIDS Populati on Projecti ons - Ward 12

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Family Structure• In Ward 12, there is a higher proporti on of couple families with children than couple families

without children.

• The proporti on of lone parent families in Ward 12 is lower than in Hamilton.

Family Structure of Census Families

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total Census Families in Private Households

6,675 8,810 100.0% 113,430 140,810 100.0%

Couple Families (Married or Common Law) with Children

4,180 5,125 58.2% 66,345 66,770 47.4%

Couple Families (Married or Common Law) without Children

2,495 2,825 32.1% 47,085 48,950 34.8%

Lone Parent Families 625 855 9.7% 22,550 25,085 17.8%

Family Structure of Census Families - 2006

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Education• The proporti on of residents who have a certi fi cate, diploma or degree is higher in Ward 12

than in Hamilton.

• The proporti on of residents who have a university certi fi cate, diploma or degree is much higher in Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Highest Educati onal Certi fi cate, Diploma or Degree

Ward 12 Hamilton

20062006 %

Total2006

2006 % Total

Total populati on 15 years and over by highest certi fi cate, diploma or degree

24,405 100.0% 407,585 100.0%

No certi fi cate, diploma or degree 3,440 14.1% 102,175 25.1%

Certi fi cate, diploma or degree 20,960 85.9% 305,405 74.9%

High school certi fi cate or equivalent 5,830 23.9% 111,220 27.3%

Apprenti ceship or trades certi fi cate or diploma 1,550 6.4% 38,115 9.4%

College, CEGEP or other non-university certi fi cate or diploma 4,715 19.3% 79,530 19.5%

University certi fi cate, diploma or degree 8,870 36.3% 76,545 18.8%

University certi fi cate or diploma below bachelor level 1,290 5.3% 13,290 3.3%

University certi fi cate or degree 7,580 31.1% 63,255 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 4,190 17.2% 37,790 9.3%

University certi fi cate or diploma above bachelor level 1,040 4.3% 8,105 2.0%

Degree in medicine, denti stry, veterinary medicine or optometry 515 2.1% 2,415 0.6%

Master's degree 1,435 5.9% 11,925 2.9%

Earned doctorate 400 1.6% 3,000 0.7%

Highest Educati onal Certi fi cate, Diploma or Degree - 2006

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Mobility Status• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 12 has a lower proporti on of residents who have moved in the

past year and a lower proporti on of residents who have moved in the past fi ve years.

Mobility Status 1 Year Ago

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total populati on age 1 year and over by mobility status 1 year ago

25,010 30,240 100.0% 478,705 491,935 100.0%

Non-movers 22,720 27,875 92.2% 416,710 429,785 87.4%

Movers 2,295 2,370 7.8% 61,995 62,145 12.6%

Non-migrants 1,215 1,470 4.9% 40,075 44,505 9.0%

Migrants 1,075 895 3.0% 21,920 17,640 3.6%

Internal migrants 975 780 2.6% 16,455 14,145 2.9%

Intraprovincial migrants 835 625 2.1% 14,065 12,595 2.6%

Interprovincial migrants 135 155 0.5% 2,390 1,550 0.3%

External migrants 105 110 0.4% 5,465 3,495 0.7%

Mobility Status 1 Year Ago - 2006

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Mobility Status 5 Years Ago

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total populati on age 5 years and over by mobility status 5 year ago

23,960 28,850 100.0% 455,830 470,175 100.0%

Non-movers 15,530 19,525 67.7% 271,295 294,460 62.6%

Movers 8,425 9,320 32.3% 184,530 175,715 37.4%

Non-migrants 4,855 5,545 19.2% 118,275 115,820 24.6%

Migrants 3,580 3,775 13.1% 66,255 59,895 12.7%

Internal migrants 3,300 3,090 10.7% 48,350 43,195 9.2%

Intraprovincial migrants 2,990 2,585 9.0% 41,810 37,655 8.0%

Interprovincial migrants 310 505 1.8% 6,545 5,545 1.2%

External migrants 275 690 2.4% 17,905 16,700 3.6%

Mobility Status 5 Years Ago - 2006

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Ethnicity, Language, Immigrants and Visible MinorityEthnicity

• The top three ethniciti es of residents of Ward 12 are Italian, Canadian and English.

Ethnicity

Ward 12 Hamilton

2006 2006 % Total 2006 2006 % Total

Total populati on by single response for ethnicity

15,395 100.0%Total populati on by single response for ethnicity

276,885 100.0%

Italian 2,465 16.0% Canadian 45,820 16.5%

Canadian 2,425 15.8% Italian 33,125 12.0%

English 1,925 12.5% English 31,875 11.5%

Dutch (Netherlands) 1,025 6.7% Scotti sh 15,390 5.6%

Scotti sh 960 6.2% Polish 10,610 3.8%

Chinese 710 4.6% Portuguese 10,495 3.8%

Polish 555 3.6% Dutch (Netherlands) 10,115 3.7%

East Indian 535 3.5% Chinese 8,405 3.0%

Irish 495 3.2% Irish 8,375 3.0%

German 430 2.8% East Indian 8,210 3.0%

Portuguese 400 2.6% German 7,680 2.8%

Ukrainian 300 1.9% Croati an 6,410 2.3%

Hungarian (Magyar) 240 1.6% Serbian 4,995 1.8%

Briti sh Isles, n.i.e. 170 1.1% Ukrainian 4,650 1.7%

Romanian 155 1.0% French 4,265 1.5%

Other 2,605 16.9% Other 66,465 24.0%

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Language Most Oft en Spoken at Home• The majority (92.1%) of residents in Ward 12 speak English most oft en at home.

• The proporti on of residents that speak a non-offi cial language most oft en at home is lower in Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Language Most Oft en Spoken at Home

Ward 12 Hamilton

2006 2006 % Total 2006 2006 % Total

Total populati on by language spoken most oft en at home

30,510 100.0% 497,395 100.0%

English 28,110 92.1% 423,205 85.1%

French 60 0.2% 1,840 0.4%

Non-offi cial languages 1,925 6.3% 62,325 12.5%

Multi ple responses 415 1.4% 10,025 2.0%

Language Most Oft en Spoken at Home - 2006

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Immigrants• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 12 has a lower proporti on of immigrants.

Immigrants

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total populati on by immigrant status and place of birth

25,290 30,515 100.0% 484,385 497,400 100.0%

Immigrants 4,625 6,375 20.9% 119,810 126,485 25.4%

Recent Immigrants 335 615 2.0% 15,755 16,560 3.3%

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Visible Minority Populati on• The proporti on of residents who self identi fy as being a visible minority is slightly lower in

Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Visible Minority Groups

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total populati on by visible minority groups

25,285 30,515 100.0% 484,385 497,395 100.0%

Total visible minority populati on 1,850 3,245 10.6% 52,710 67,845 13.6%

Chinese 610 810 2.7% 7,470 9,300 1.9%

South Asian 370 840 2.8% 11,000 14,765 3.0%

Black 130 385 1.3% 10,460 13,900 2.8%

Filipino 85 50 0.2% 4,415 4,045 0.8%

Lati n American 115 105 0.3% 4,250 5,590 1.1%

Southeast Asian 75 130 0.4% 4,465 5,995 1.2%

Arab 140 315 1.0% 3,700 5,390 1.1%

West Asian 75 240 0.8% 2,065 3,450 0.7%

Korean 95 110 0.4% 1,490 1,540 0.3%

Japanese 75 80 0.3% 755 980 0.2%

Visible minority, n.i.e. 65 15 0.0% 1,660 1,045 0.2%

Multi ple visible minority 10 165 0.5% 970 1,845 0.4%

Not a visible minority 23,435 27,270 89.4% 431,680 429,550 86.4%

Visible Minority Groups - 2006

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Labour Force CharacteristicsLabour Force Acti vity

• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 12 has a higher parti cipati on rate and employment rate.

• The unemployment rate in Ward 12 is lower than in Hamilton.

Labour Force Acti vity

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2001 2006

Parti cipati on rate 69.9 69.2 63.7 64.7

Employment rate 66.3 66.0 59.6 60.4

Unemployment rate 5.2 4.7 6.4 6.5

Labour Force Acti vity - 2006

Labour force by occupati on • Compared to Hamilton, the proporti on of residents employed in management occupati ons is

higher in Ward 12.

• Similar to Hamilton, the most common occupati on of residents in Ward 12 is sales and service.

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Labour Force by Occupati on

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 20062006 %

Total2001 2006

2006 % Total

Total labour force 15 years and over by occupati on - Nati onal Occupati onal Classifi cati on for Stati sti cs 2006

13,860 16,885 100.0% 248,225 263,600 100.0%

All occupati ons 13,670 16,710 99.0% 243,715 258,755 98.2%

Management occupati ons 2,205 2,415 14.3% 22,460 23,080 8.8%

Business, fi nance and administrati on occupati ons 2,465 3,000 17.8% 39,140 42,610 16.2%

Natural and applied sciences and related occupati ons

920 1,080 6.4% 13,300 13,985 5.3%

Health occupati ons 1,160 1,520 9.0% 15,380 16,945 6.4%

Occupati ons in social science, educati on, government service and religion

1,715 1,960 11.6% 18,980 22,050 8.4%

Occupati ons in art, culture, recreati on and sport 335 510 3.0% 5,440 6,530 2.5%

Sales and service occupati ons 2,745 3,810 22.6% 58,015 63,870 24.2%

Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupati ons

1,365 1,535 9.1% 42,835 44,200 16.8%

Occupati ons unique to primary industry 385 435 2.6% 5,115 6,295 2.4%

Occupati ons unique to processing, manufacturing and uti liti es

390 460 2.7% 23,040 19,175 7.3%

Occupati on - Not applicable 185 170 1.0% 4,510 4,840 1.8%

Labour Force by Occupati on - 2006

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Labour Force by Industry• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 12 has a lower proporti on of residents employed in the

manufacturing industry and a higher proporti on of residents employed in industries such as: health care and social assistance, educati onal services, professional, scienti fi c and technical services.

Labour Force by Industry

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 20062006 %

Total2001 2006

2006 % Total

Total labour force 15 years and over by industry - North American Industry Classifi cati on System 2002

13,860 16,885 100.0% 248,225 263,600 100.0%

All industries 13,675 16,710 99.0% 243,710 258,755 98.2%

Agriculture, forestry, fi shing and hunti ng 150 170 1.0% 3,360 3,725 1.4%

Mining and oil and gas extracti on 20 35 0.2% 280 430 0.2%

Uti liti es 75 120 0.7% 1,230 1,310 0.5%

Constructi on 645 940 5.6% 14,960 17,485 6.6%

Manufacturing 1,920 1,800 10.7% 49,005 42,525 16.1%

Wholesale trade 605 770 4.6% 10,605 12,020 4.6%

Retail trade 1,305 1,700 10.1% 28,460 29,595 11.2%

Transportati on and warehousing 520 605 3.6% 10,880 11,740 4.5%

Informati on and cultural industries 360 390 2.3% 5,330 5,255 2.0%

Finance and insurance 585 900 5.3% 9,490 9,745 3.7%

Real estate and rental and leasing 270 305 1.8% 4,155 4,510 1.7%

Professional, scienti fi c and technical services 920 1,205 7.1% 10,855 12,735 4.8%

Management of companies and enterprises 15 10 0.1% 125 200 0.1%

Administrati ve and support, waste management and remediati on services

495 675 4.0% 10,635 12,435 4.7%

Educati onal services 1,610 1,855 11.0% 17,075 20,340 7.7%

Health care and social assistance 1,905 2,405 14.2% 27,430 30,290 11.5%

Arts, entertainment and recreati on 330 500 3.0% 4,275 5,135 1.9%

Accommodati on and food services 730 815 4.8% 14,870 16,430 6.2%

Other services (except public administrati on) 535 635 3.8% 11,890 12,815 4.9%

Public administrati on 685 870 5.2% 8,795 10,020 3.8%

Industry - Not applicable 185 170 1.0% 4,510 4,840 1.8%

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Labour Force by Industry - 2006

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Place of Work• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 11 has a slightly higher proporti on of residents that work from

home.

Employed Labour Force by Place of Work

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total employed labour force 15 years and over by place of work status

13,145 16,100 100.0% 232,235 246,340 100.0%

Usual place of work 11,160 13,205 82.0% 199,300 207,450 84.2%

In census subdivision of residence 8,150 9,445 58.7% 142,115 145,480 59.1%

In diff erent census subdivision 3,020 3,760 23.4% 57,180 61,970 25.2%

In same census division 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0.0%

At home 1,010 1,460 9.1% 12,300 13,600 5.5%

Outside Canada 50 95 0.6% 800 895 0.4%

No fi xed workplace address 920 1,340 8.3% 19,840 24,395 9.9%

Employed Labour Force by Place of Work - 2006

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Mode of Transportati on• Similar to Hamilton, the most common mode of transportati on to and from work by employed

residents in Ward 12 is by a car, truck or van as a driver.

• The proporti on of the employed labour force that use public transit or walk to their place of work is much lower in Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Employed Labour Force by Mode of Transportati on

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total employed labour force 15 years and over with usual place of work or no fi xed workplace address by mode of transportati on

12,080 14,545 100.0% 219,140 231,845 100.0%

Car, truck, van, as driver 10,420 12,490 85.9% 168,425 172,520 74.4%

Car, truck, van, as passenger 810 1,180 8.1% 16,210 20,970 9.0%

Public transit 320 390 2.7% 18,325 21,670 9.3%

Walked 350 275 1.9% 12,470 12,525 5.4%

Bicycle 110 130 0.9% 2,050 2,175 0.9%

Motorcycle 0 0 0.0% 170 180 0.1%

Taxicab 0 10 0.1% 270 445 0.2%

Other method 65 75 0.5% 1,200 1,360 0.6%

Employed Labour Force by Mode of Transportati on - 2006

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Household Income• The proporti on of households in the $100,000 and over income bracket is much higher in

Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

• Compared to Hamilton, households of Ward 12 have a higher average household income.

Household Income

Ward 12 Hamilton

2000 2005 2005 % Total 2000 2005 2005 % Total

Total private households by income groups

8,315 10,070 100.0% 188,160 194,455 100.0%

Under $10,000 115 140 1.4% 12,580 8,945 4.6%

$10,000 to $19,999 310 320 3.2% 25,245 20,180 10.4%

$20,000 to $29,999 355 450 4.5% 21,035 19,555 10.1%

$30,000 to $39,999 640 535 5.3% 20,495 20,645 10.6%

$40,000 to $49,999 530 535 5.3% 18,195 18,665 9.6%

$50,000 to $59,999 560 495 4.9% 16,720 16,450 8.5%

$60,000 to $69,999 645 655 6.5% 15,585 15,120 7.8%

$70,000 to $79,999 740 635 6.3% 13,110 13,415 6.9%

$80,000 to $89,999 630 725 7.2% 10,475 11,495 5.9%

$90,000 to $99,999 585 530 5.3% 8,430 9,170 4.7%

$100,000 and over 3,215 5,045 50.1% 26,295 40,820 21.0%

Average household income $ 99,518 126,715 57,664 70,025

Household Income - 2005

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Low Income Status• The prevalence of before tax low-income is much lower in Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Low Income Status, 2005

Ward 12 Hamilton

Total persons in private households 30,360 495,455

Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 6.2 18.1

Total persons less than 6 years of age 2,100 32,570

Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 6.2 26.4

Total persons age 65 years and over 3,765 69,490

Prevalence of low income before tax in 2005 % 6.2 16.6

Low Income Status - 2005

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DwellingsDwellings by Period of Constructi on

• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 12 has a much higher proporti on of dwellings that were built between 1981 and 2001.

Occupied Private Dwellings by Period of Constructi on

Ward 12 Hamilton

2006 2006 % Total 2006 2006 % Total

Total number of occupied private dwellings by period of constructi on

10,065 100.0% 194,455 100.0%

Before 1946 485 4.8% 36,990 19.0%

1946-1960 1,870 18.6% 42,200 21.7%

1961-1970 650 6.5% 29,395 15.1%

1971-1980 515 5.1% 30,225 15.5%

1981-1990 2,405 23.9% 25,230 13.0%

1991-2000 2,115 21.0% 19,945 10.3%

2001-2006 2,040 20.3% 10,395 5.3%

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Dwellings by Structural Type• Similar to Hamilton, the most common type of dwelling in Ward 12 is a single-detached house.

• There is a much lower proporti on of apartment type dwellings in Ward 12 than in Hamilton.

Occupied Private Dwellings by Structural Type of Dwelling

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total number of occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling

8,315 10,065 100.0% 188,155 194,475 100.0%

Single-detached house 7,220 8,180 81.3% 111,970 112,045 57.6%

Semi-detached house 80 45 0.4% 5,625 5,980 3.1%

Row house 695 1,390 13.8% 15,880 18,640 9.6%

Apartment, duplex 40 130 1.3% 4,585 6,815 3.5%

Apartment, building that has fi ve or more storeys

0 0 0.0% 33,280 32,750 16.8%

Apartment, building that has fewer than fi ve storeys

255 310 3.1% 15,870 17,510 9.0%

Other single-att ached house 25 20 0.2% 505 505 0.3%

Movable dwelling 0 0 0.0% 445 235 0.1%

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Vacant Residenti al Land Inventory• Of the 395 acres of available vacant residenti al land identi fi ed in Ward 12, 184 acres contain

1,344 draft approved and registered single detached units.

• Apartment units make up 11% of the dwelling mixture, all of which are pending.

Vacant Residenti al Land Inventory - Ward 12, 2008

Single-Detached Semi-detached Townhouse Apartment Total

UnitsArea (ac)

UnitsArea (ac)

UnitsArea (ac)

UnitsArea (ac)

UnitsArea (ac)

Total by Development Status

2,293 316.8 306 18.4 806 51.6 415 8.3 3,820 395.1

Registered 298 41.7 0 0.0 21 2.1 0 0.0 319 43.8

Draft Approved

1,046 124.8 26 2.2 205 13.6 0 0.0 1,277 140.6

Pending 496 68.4 218 11.3 531 32.9 415 8.3 1,660 120.9

Potential Development

453 81.9 62 4.9 49 3.0 0 0.0 564 89.8

Urban Residenti al Condominiums• There are 3,720 subdivision applicati on units and 1,051 condominium applicati on units for

Ward 12.

• Of all of the condominium units, 80% are either draft approved or registered as of year end 2008. Almost one third of the units are townhouse and apartment type units.

• Development acti vity is dispersed south of Highway 403 in Ancaster.

Urban Residenti al Condominiums - Ward 12, 2008

Single-detached Semi-detached Townhouse Apartment Total

Total by Development Status 82 20 845 104 1,051

Registered 34 0 684 42 760

Draft Approved 12 20 161 0 193

Pending 36 0 0 62 98

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Housing Starts• The Meadowlands in Ancaster has been the area of focus for many of the housing starts

early in the decade. With over 2,900 starts in the last nine year period, Ward 12 has seen an average of 330 starts annually.

• There are twice as many single detached units started as there are townhouse units.

Housing Starts - Ward 12

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Total

Total by Structural Type 305 372 446 370 354 298 350 188 285 2,968

Single-detached 248 302 303 220 241 191 183 105 120 1,913

Semi-detached 2 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 14 26

Townhouse 55 66 141 146 113 107 167 83 89 967

Apartment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 62

Housing Starts - Ward 12, 2000-2008

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Housing Tenure• The majority (94.3%) of housing in Ward 12 is owned. This proporti on is much higher than

the proporti on of owned housing in Hamilton overall.

Housing Tenure

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 2006 2006 % Total 2001 2006 2006 % Total

Total number of occupied private dwellings by housing tenure

8,320 10,065 100.0% 188,160 194,460 100.0%

Owned 7,790 9,490 94.3% 122,715 132,785 68.3%

Rented 525 575 5.7% 65,440 61,675 31.7%

Housing Tenure - 2006

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Housing Aff ordability• Compared to Hamilton, Ward 12 has a lower proporti on of owner households spending 30%

or more of their household income on owner’s major payments.

Housing Aff ordability

Ward 12 Hamilton

2001 20062006 %

Total2001 2006

2006 % Total

Tenant-occupied private dwellings 525 575 100.0% 65,410 61,645 100.0%

Tenant-occupied households spending 30% or more of household income on gross rent

155 265 46.1% 29,100 27,470 44.6%

Owner-occupied private dwellings 7,730 9,455 100.0% 122,050 132,310 100.0%

Owner households spending 30% or more of household income on owner's major payments

865 1,410 14.9% 20,915 25,565 19.3%

Housing Aff ordability - 2006

Land UsePrimary Land Use

• Ward 12 is located in part in the urban area of the community of Ancaster and partly in the rural area of the community of Flamborough. Agriculture land use characterizes 57% or 14,400 acres followed by open space at 16.7% or 4,204 acres and then by residenti al landuse at 11.8% or 2,981 acres.

• Ward 12 has a persons per hectare populati on density of 10.7 for the residenti al land use only and a 2.9 persons per hectare rate when all land uses are aggregated.

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Primary Land Use Areas

Ward 12 Hamilton

2008 2008 % Total 2008 2008 % Total

Total Area (ac) 25,166 100.0% 261,203 100.0%

Residenti al 2,981 11.8% 28,429 10.9%

Commercial 405 1.6% 3,251 1.2%

Offi ce 18 0.1% 283 0.1%

Insti tuti onal 566 2.2% 4,103 1.6%

Industrial 207 0.8% 8,170 3.1%

Transportati on/Uti lity 1486 5.9% 8,252 3.2%

Agricultural 14401 57.2% 169,680 65.0%

Open Space 4204 16.7% 31,254 12.0%

Vacant Land 898 3.6% 7,781 3.0%

Primary Land Use Areas - 2008

Esti mated Land Use Densiti es - 2008

Ward 12

Units/hectare (Overall area) 1.0

Persons/hectare (Overall area) 2.9

Units/hectare (Residenti al area) 3.6

Persons/hectare (Residenti al area) 10.7

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Parks and Open Space• In 2008, Ward 12 had a surplus in neighbourhood parks of 12.3 hectares and a defi cit in

community parks of 4.0 hectares.

• Ward 12 appears to have a good distributi on of many of the park and open space classifi cati ons, all ranging from 9% to 32%, with the excepti on of parkett e at only 4.3 hectares or 3.5% of the mixture.

Parks and Open Space - 2008

Ward 12

Total Area (ha) 124.5

Neighbourhood 32.4

Parkett e 4.3

Community 17.8

City Wide 18.2

General Open Space 11.6

Natural Open Space 40.2

Parks and Open Space - Ward 12, 2008

Park Defi ciency - 2008

Ward 12

Neighbourhood Parks Defi ciency (ha) 12.3

Community Parks Defi ciency (ha) (4.0)

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Voter Turnout• During the 2006 Municipal Electi on, 39.1% of registered voters in Ward 12 voted.

City of Hamilton Municipal Electi on 2006 Turnout

Ward 12 Hamilton

2006 2006 % Total 2006 2006 % Total

Registered Voters 22,130 100.0% 340,941 100.0%

Cards Cast 8,658 39.1% 126,986 37.2%

City of Hamilton Municipal Electi on 2006 Turnout

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Contact Information Community Services DepartmentHuman Services Planning Initi ati veEmail: humanservicesplanning@hamilton.caWeb: www.hamilton.ca/humanservicesplanning

Planning and Economic Development DepartmentGIS Planning and AnalysisPhone : 905-546-2424 Ext. 1222Email: GIS-Planning&Analysis@hamilton.ca

Produced by:Cartographic and Graphic Services Secti on

Planning and Economic Development DepartmentCity of Hamilton