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Aurora, ON Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
65 K People
Population growth
1.2%
Age distribution
0-14: 20%
15-24: 15%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 20%
65+: 10% percent
15-24: 15%
25-44: 35%
45-64: 20%
65+: 10% percent
Household size
2.9 People
Household composition
70% couples with children
20% couples without
10% single parent percent
20% couples without
10% single parent percent
Education level
60% university degree
25% college
15% high school or less percent
25% college
15% high school or less percent
Median household income
128,000 CAD/year
Employment rate
68 %
Job growth
2.5 %
Dominant industries
Professional services 25%, retail 20%, manufacturing 15% percent
Cost of living index
125 index
Retail sales per capita
12,500 CAD/year
Disposable income
85,000 CAD/year
Spending behavior by category - apparel, dining, electronics
Apparel: 8%, Dining: 12%, Electronics: 6% percent
Existing retail mix
Big box stores, supermarkets, specialty shops, restaurants
Number of competitors
15 major retailers
Market saturation
75 percent
Presence of anchor tenants
Walmart, Canadian Tire, Loblaws
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
High from office parks and residential areas
Rent costs
35 CAD/sqm/month
Property values
1,200,000 CAD
Zoning laws
Mixed-use and commercial zones permitted
Business permits
Standard municipal process, 30-60 days days
Availability of retail space
20,000 sqm
Proximity to major roads
Direct access to Hwy 404 and Yonge St
Public transportation access
GO Train station in town center
Parking availability
Abundant surface and structured parking
Pedestrian traffic
Moderate in downtown, high in malls people/day
Vehicle traffic
25,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
High, multiple GO lines
Commute times
30 minutes
Work patterns
70% commute to GTA, 30% local percent
Shopping preferences
Convenience and local brands preferred
Brand affinity
Strong to Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons
Consumer loyalty
High via rewards programs
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, family events
Crime statistics
2,500 incidents/100,000 people
Shoplifting rates
150 incidents/100,000 people
Public safety measures
CCTV, community policing
Tourist spending
50,000,000 CAD/year
Tourist footfall
100,000 visitors/year
Major local events
Aurora Street Festival, Summerfest
Seasonal attractions
Winter lights, summer markets
E-commerce penetration
25 %
Click-and-collect adoption
40 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Total retail space
150,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
2.3 sqm/person
Projected growth in retail space
5 %
Retail leakage rate
15 %
Sustainable retail demand
High due to population growth
Major upcoming retail projects
Yonge and Wellington expansion
Grocery market share distribution - Top 3 retailers & market share
Loblaws: 40%, Metro: 30%, Sobeys: 20% percent
Consumer spending patterns
Increasing on essentials and experiences
Grocery expenditure trends
Rising 3% annually percent
Luxury retail performance
Moderate, 5% growth percent
Top mall shopping preferences
Aurora Town Centre for variety
Shopping trips to other cities - % of residents
35 percent
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, sales, dining
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion, Value fashion, etc.
Value fashion 60%, Luxury 20%, Mid-range 20% percent
Number of existing malls
3 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits across malls
2,500,000 sqm
Retail market gaps
Entertainment retail, specialty food
Trade area population
150,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High, 500 million CAD sales CAD/year
Projected retail growth rate
4 %
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air lifestyle centers
Public transport access
Excellent GO Transit connectivity
Walkability score
55 /100
Road infrastructure & car access
Well-maintained with Hwy access
Parking capacity in comparable malls
5,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Residential and commercial growth
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