Is Centretown good for families?
Centretown has fewer children than some other areas, and its housing is mostly apartments. In the 2021 census, children aged 0–14 were 5.9% of residents, and the average household size was 1.5. West Centretown had a higher share of children (10.1%) and a larger average household size (1.8).
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Schools from several boards are within about 1.5 km of Centretown in a straight line, and parks and community centres, including Jack Purcell Community Centre (about 0.6 km), are close. Families must confirm school catchments with each board's school locator.
Keep in mind. Whether the area suits a family depends on the home type and the school catchment for a specific address.
Sources
- ons-sqo.ca/neighbourhoods/24centretown/
- ons-sqo.ca/neighbourhoods/957west-centretown/
- maps.ottawa.ca/arcgis/rest/services/City_Facilities/MapServer/5/query?where=OBJECTID%3D193&outFields=*&f=json
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