Compare Oshawa Neighbourhoods

Price range

$500,000-$900,000+ condos

Commute to Toronto

GO: Oshawa GO Station is a short walk or ride away, with Lakeshore East trains to Union Station in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: minutes to the 401.

Best for

Property types

Condos, Older detached & semi-detached homes, Low-rise apartments

Lifestyle highlights

• Regent Theatre, a 1920 performance house run by Ontario Tech University
• The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Durham's largest public art museum
• Historic Four Corners heritage district and the Canadian Automotive Museum
• Walk or ride to Oshawa GO Station for the Lakeshore East train

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a long-established central high school nearby, and Durham College and Ontario Tech University share a campus at 2000 Simcoe Street North.

Price range

$650,000-$1,200,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: close to Oshawa GO Station, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: a longer 401 run from the south shore.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes, Cottages-turned-year-round, Waterfront homes

Lifestyle highlights

• Lakeview Park, Oshawa's beach and Canada Day venue
• The Oshawa Museum in the historic lakefront park
• Boat launches, fishing, and the waterfront trail
• Some of the city's most affordable lake-adjacent homes

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute serves the east end, and the south shore sits within easy reach of downtown-adjacent high schools.

Price range

$700,000-$1,200,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: the north end has GO bus connections, and Oshawa GO Station's Lakeshore East trains reach Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: Highway 401 and 407 access.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes, Townhomes

Lifestyle highlights

• Walking-distance parks, trails, and ball diamonds
• Quiet collector streets away from the main roads
• Strong school catchment options
• Good value relative to brand-new identical builds

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Maxwell Heights Secondary School is one of the city's newer public high schools, and a brand-new north Oshawa secondary school is scheduled to open in 2026.

Price range

$800,000-$1,400,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: north-end GO bus connections plus Oshawa GO Station, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: Highway 407 at your doorstep.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes, Townhomes, New builds

Lifestyle highlights

• Consistently strong schools
• Major retail and grocery along Taunton Road
• Parks, splash pads, and new community amenities
• The neighbourhood most often recommended to newcomers

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Maxwell Heights Secondary School serves the north end, and a brand-new north Oshawa secondary school is scheduled to open in 2026.

Price range

$750,000-$1,300,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: planned for a future transit corridor, with GO bus connections and Oshawa GO Station's Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: Highway 407 nearby.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes, Freehold townhomes, Condo towers

Lifestyle highlights

• Planned parks, trails, and schools as the community matures
• New shopping and services arriving along Simcoe Street
• Townhomes priced below Oshawa's detached average
• Condo towers with future GO bus and transit links

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. The north end's newer secondary schools, including Maxwell Heights, serve the area, and a brand-new north Oshawa secondary school is scheduled to open in 2026.

Price range

$700,000-$1,200,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: Oshawa GO Station is close, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: Highway 401 seconds away.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes, Semis, Townhomes

Lifestyle highlights

• Walk to the Oshawa Centre and hundreds of shops and restaurants
• Immediate Highway 401 access
• Durham Region Transit hub at the mall
• Affordable entry to a central location

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a long-established central Oshawa secondary school nearby.

Price range

$650,000-$1,100,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: reach Oshawa GO Station via Harmony Road, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: Highway 401 via Harmony Road.

Best for

Property types

Detached family homes

Lifestyle highlights

• Community centres, arenas, and outdoor rinks
• Large parks and neighbourhood pools
• Quiet feeder streets with low traffic
• Solid resale values

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute serves the east end of the city.

Price range

$600,000-$1,000,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: easy Highway 401 access toward Oshawa GO Station, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: 401 minutes away.

Best for

Property types

Detached bungalows, Split-levels, Townhomes

Lifestyle highlights

• Numerous neighbourhood parks and schools
• Easy Highway 401 access
• A mix of detached and townhome formats
• Friendly, long-established streets

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the east end's public secondary school, serving the community with a broad program and vocational pathways.

Price range

$650,000-$1,100,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: north-end GO bus connections plus Oshawa GO Station, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: 401 and 407 access.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes, Townhomes

Lifestyle highlights

• Generous parks, trails, and sports fields
• Mix of mature and fresh housing stock
• Quiet residential streets off the main arteries
• Up-and-coming new townhome infill

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. Maxwell Heights Secondary School serves the north end, and a brand-new north Oshawa secondary school is scheduled to open in 2026.

Price range

$700,000-$1,200,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: central and close to Oshawa GO Station, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: easy 401 access.

Best for

Property types

Detached homes (1960s-2000s)

Lifestyle highlights

• Large, mature lots with established trees
• Several large community parks and arenas
• Easy highway and retail access
• Housing for every budget in one district

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute, named after the McLaughlin family, serves the central area.

Price range

$650,000-$1,100,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: reach Oshawa GO Station with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: 401 access.

Best for

Property types

Bungalows, Split-levels, Estate homes

Lifestyle highlights

• Tree-lined, low-traffic streets
• Strong public and Catholic school adjacency
• Parks, trails, and community centres nearby
• Scarce listings that sell quickly

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board, with strong public and Catholic school adjacency. G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a central Oshawa secondary school nearby.

Price range

$700,000-$1,200,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: close to Oshawa GO Station, with Lakeshore East trains to Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: 401 access.

Best for

Property types

Edwardian cottages, Arts and Crafts homes, Mid-century infill

Lifestyle highlights

• Some of the city's best preserved pre-1940 housing
• Minutes from downtown restaurants and the university campus
• Mature streetscape and community feel
• Strong value relative to comparable newer stock

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board. O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute, a heritage school beside the university district with strong arts programs, serves the area.

Price range

$800,000-$1,500,000+

Commute to Toronto

GO: rural hamlets, so you drive to Oshawa GO Station, where Lakeshore East trains reach Union in about 60 to 70 minutes. Driving: Highway 407 minutes away.

Best for

Property types

Farmhouses, Estate homes, Country builds on acreage

Lifestyle highlights

• Acreage living within city boundaries
• Columbus' historic hamlet character and golf club
• Quick Highway 407 access east
• Rural school communities with dedicated busing

School overview

Served by the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board, with rural school communities served by dedicated busing into the surrounding area.