Overbrook (Ottawa)
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Overbrook is a community located in the east end of Ottawa
, Ontario
, Canada
. It is across the Rideau River
, from the neighbourhoods of Lower Town
and Sandy Hill
and just to the south of Vanier
, Rockcliffe Park
and New Edinburgh
. To the east of Overbrook are the suburbs of Gloucester
.
Overbrook has a very small surface area, and a high population density. Overbrook's main street is Queen Mary Street, which runs from North River Rd. to St. Laurent Boulevard
.
It's bounded on the north by the former city of Vanier
, on the west by the Rideau River
and Vanier Parkway, on the south by the Queensway
and on the east by St. Laurent Boulevard. The eastern part of the neighbourhood overlaps with the Castle Heights neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood was in the fifth of 5 socio-economic levels, with 1 representing the most advantaged neighbourhood and 5 the least advantaged neighbourhood. A minority (36%) of the residents owned their homes, while 64% rented. Housing is unaffordable for many residents in West Overbrook; 32% spend more than 30% of their income on shelter. Eight percent of the dwellings were reported to be in need of major repairs (higher than city average). The number of persons per room (0.46), a measure of crowding, was also higher than the city average.
In 2005, the property crime rate of 66.4 per thousand people was higher than the city average of 57 per thousand people. Personal crime rates were also higher than the city average of 24 per thousand people, at 52.8 per thousand people.
The west side of Overbrook ("West Overbrook") is growing with several active infill developments given the changing demographic of the area. With several home renovations projects, addition of low-rise condos, new executive town homes, and even a recent premium apartment building addition that overlooks the historic Rideau River
, River Rain Park, Sandy Hill's Strathcona Park (Ottawa)
, and Rideau Tennis Club. Referred to by developers as an "up and coming" community in Ottawa that is located just minutes from downtown, West Overbrook has access to several local amenities including shopping and sports entertainment, transportation, churches, public and private schools, as well as federal NCC parkland that supports the Capital Pathway Bike Path and trails. This community is growing with new families given the quality of life offered to working parents and empty nesters who look to live on the edge of the downtown core, while also enjoying open, green space.
, the community has a population of 9,437, with the largest immigrant groups being Lebanese (495) and Haitian (225).
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, observed by 5,685 residents. Immigration, especially from Lebanon, has caused a continuing increase in residents with Muslim
backgrounds; it is the second largest faith, encompassing 1,135 followers.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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. It is across the Rideau River
Rideau River
thumb|Rapids on the Rideau River opposite [[Carleton University]].The Rideau River is a Southern Ontario river which flows north from Upper Rideau Lake and empties into the Ottawa River at Rideau Falls in Ottawa, Ontario. Its length is 146 km...
, from the neighbourhoods of Lower Town
Lower Town
Lowertown is a district in the central area of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to the east of downtown. It is bounded roughly by Rideau Street to the south, Sussex Drive and Ottawa River to the north, the Rideau Canal to the west, and the Rideau River to the east...
and Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill is a bilingual neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario located just east of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered on the west by the Rideau Canal and on the east by the Rideau River. To the north it stretches to Rideau Street and the Byward Market area while to the south it is bordered by...
and just to the south of Vanier
Vanier, Ontario
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, Rockcliffe Park
Rockcliffe Park, Ontario
Rockcliffe Park is one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in Ottawa, Ontario, and is one of the most prosperous enclaves in Canada. From 1926 until 2001 it was an independent village, but was amalgamated with the rest of the city January 1, 2001...
and New Edinburgh
New Edinburgh
New Edinburgh is a small neighbourhood in Ottawa, Canada. It is located to the east of the downtown core. It is bordered on the west by the Rideau River, to the north by the Ottawa River, to the south by Beechwood Avenue, to the east the border is less regular but is marked in part by Springfield...
. To the east of Overbrook are the suburbs of Gloucester
Gloucester, Ontario
Gloucester is a suburb of and within the City of Ottawa. Gloucester Township was established in 1792 and originally included lands east of the Rideau River from the Ottawa River south to Manotick. It was incorporated as a township in 1850 and became a city in 1981...
.
Overbrook has a very small surface area, and a high population density. Overbrook's main street is Queen Mary Street, which runs from North River Rd. to St. Laurent Boulevard
St. Laurent Boulevard (Ottawa)
St. Laurent Boulevard is an arterial road in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Beginning at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police college complex at Sandridge Road in the Manor Park neighbourhood, St. Laurent Boulevard runs in a straight line, slightly east of south, until it reaches Walkley Road. It then...
.
It's bounded on the north by the former city of Vanier
Vanier, Ontario
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, on the west by the Rideau River
Rideau River
thumb|Rapids on the Rideau River opposite [[Carleton University]].The Rideau River is a Southern Ontario river which flows north from Upper Rideau Lake and empties into the Ottawa River at Rideau Falls in Ottawa, Ontario. Its length is 146 km...
and Vanier Parkway, on the south by the Queensway
Queensway (Ottawa)
The Queensway is a major controlled-access freeway running through Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from Kanata in the west to Orleans in the east. It is the primary east-west transportation artery in the Ottawa-Gatineau area....
and on the east by St. Laurent Boulevard. The eastern part of the neighbourhood overlaps with the Castle Heights neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood was in the fifth of 5 socio-economic levels, with 1 representing the most advantaged neighbourhood and 5 the least advantaged neighbourhood. A minority (36%) of the residents owned their homes, while 64% rented. Housing is unaffordable for many residents in West Overbrook; 32% spend more than 30% of their income on shelter. Eight percent of the dwellings were reported to be in need of major repairs (higher than city average). The number of persons per room (0.46), a measure of crowding, was also higher than the city average.
In 2005, the property crime rate of 66.4 per thousand people was higher than the city average of 57 per thousand people. Personal crime rates were also higher than the city average of 24 per thousand people, at 52.8 per thousand people.
The west side of Overbrook ("West Overbrook") is growing with several active infill developments given the changing demographic of the area. With several home renovations projects, addition of low-rise condos, new executive town homes, and even a recent premium apartment building addition that overlooks the historic Rideau River
Rideau River
thumb|Rapids on the Rideau River opposite [[Carleton University]].The Rideau River is a Southern Ontario river which flows north from Upper Rideau Lake and empties into the Ottawa River at Rideau Falls in Ottawa, Ontario. Its length is 146 km...
, River Rain Park, Sandy Hill's Strathcona Park (Ottawa)
Strathcona Park (Ottawa)
Strathcona Park is a large park in Ottawa, Canada. It lies on the west bank of the Rideau River and marks the eastern edge of the Sandy Hill neighbourhood....
, and Rideau Tennis Club. Referred to by developers as an "up and coming" community in Ottawa that is located just minutes from downtown, West Overbrook has access to several local amenities including shopping and sports entertainment, transportation, churches, public and private schools, as well as federal NCC parkland that supports the Capital Pathway Bike Path and trails. This community is growing with new families given the quality of life offered to working parents and empty nesters who look to live on the edge of the downtown core, while also enjoying open, green space.
Demographics
According to the 2006 CensusCanada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
, the community has a population of 9,437, with the largest immigrant groups being Lebanese (495) and Haitian (225).
Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, observed by 5,685 residents. Immigration, especially from Lebanon, has caused a continuing increase in residents with Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
backgrounds; it is the second largest faith, encompassing 1,135 followers.