Use this profile
Use this page to find out how many seniors live in Wrenford, where they live, and what city services are available to you. You can also download detailed charts, filter data by ward, and find direct links to housing and transit support. If you need help reading the numbers or applying for a programme, contact the Data and Research team at City Hall.
Key statistics
- Population aged 65 and over: 17,500 (about 19 per cent of the city)
- Median age for seniors: 72
- Median after-tax income for seniors: $34,200
- Homeownership rate among seniors: 78 per cent
- Seniors living alone: 6,100
- Seniors receiving provincial or federal income support: 12 per cent
Housing and neighbourhoods
Most seniors in Wrenford own their homes. The highest concentration of older adults lives in the Benchlands, Old Mill, and Riverside Flats neighbourhoods, where housing was built before 1980. Newer neighbourhoods like Wildrye and Copper Ridge have fewer seniors, but that is changing as families move in and older residents age in place. You can view a detailed breakdown for your area on the Neighbourhood profiles page.
Income and financial support
Many seniors rely on a mix of pensions, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and private savings. If you need help with utility bills or rent, the City's Housing Programs team runs a drop-in clinic in Room 305 at City Hall. You can also apply for Ontario Works through the main Service Wrenford counter in Room 100.
Health, safety, and accessibility
Wrenford works with Tamsin Valley Public Health to track senior health trends, including vaccination rates, falls prevention, and West Nile virus awareness. The city also funds the Wrenford Senior Social Outreach Program, which provides regular check-ins and community activities for older adults living alone. If you need specialized transit to get to medical appointments or community centres, Senior Transit Benefits offers reduced fares and door-to-door service for eligible residents.
City services and programmes
The City of Wrenford runs several programmes to keep seniors safe and connected:
- Home Services for Seniors: Free or low-cost help with lawn care, snow removal, and minor home repairs. Apply at the Service Wrenford counter or online.
- Snow Zone Parking Exemptions: Seniors who have mobility issues can apply for a parking exemption on snow zone streets during the winter ban.
- Transit Passes: Reduced fares are available on Wrenford Transit for residents aged 65 and over. Pick up your pass at the Downtown Transit Terminal.
- Recreation Discounts: Lower programme fees at the Tamsin Valley Leisure Centre, Northgate Aquatic Centre, and local arenas.
How to access more data
For detailed tables on income, housing, language, and immigration, visit the Statistics hub. You can also download our Wrenford Demographic Dashboard to filter data by ward or postal code. If you need help reading the charts or interpreting the numbers, contact the Data and Research team at 519-555-0100.
For questions about services, visit the Seniors page or call 519-555-0100.