Characteristics of survey neighbourhoods in Hamilton, Ontario
| Neighbourhood (1996 census population) | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Downtown Core (24523) Low income High diversity | High proportion of recent immigrants and a non-English or French speaking population, high levels of mobility, low levels of education and income, high unemployment, and a high proportion of visible minorities |
| Northeast Industrial (12135) Low income Low diversity | Lies adjacent to the city’s industrial area, contains a low recent immigrant population, low levels of education and income, fairly high unemployment, and a small visible minority population |
| Chedoke-Kirkendall (10405) High income High diversity | Moderately high proportion of recent immigrants, a mainly English or French speaking population, high levels of education and income, low unemployment, a moderate visible minority population presence, and high income inequality |
| Southwest Mountain (15917) High income Low diversity | Located within a rapidly expanding suburban location, fewer recent immigrants, high education and income levels, low unemployment, and a large visible minority population most of whom are able to speak either English or French |