TrilliumHamilton
It is a neighbourhood of 2,967 residents in Hamilton. It is one of the 106 neighbourhoods that make up Hamilton.
Is Trillium a good place to live?
Walkability is its weak spot (D). Housing is expensive (C). School results are strong (B+). The overall grade lands at C+, #581 of 858 in Ontario. It comes out better than 43% of Canadian towns. Elsewhere it is close to typical: B− for safety, B for health and B for jobs & income.
Rents here are the metro area's average, shared by every town and neighbourhood in it. Safety less sure: this is the whole city's figure, because the city doesn't publish open neighbourhood crime rates. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
How Trillium grades
Each subject compares Trillium with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
How TownRatings grades Canadian towns →
What makes Trillium stand out
The 3 things Trillium does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Trillium.
Renting in Trillium costs 17% of household income, less than in both Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
Rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom for the Hamilton metro area
Owners make up 87% of households, above both Ontario’s towns (76%) and Canadian towns (74%). 21% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, close to Ontario’s towns (22%) and above Canadian towns (18%).
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households owning their home | 87% | 76% | 74% |
| Rent as a share of income | 17% | 22% | 20% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 21% | 22% | 18% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Home values are owners’ own estimates at the May 2021 census, and incomes are for 2020.
Catholic schools are a larger share around Trillium: 4 of 8, against 34% in Ontario
Elementary schools here average 535 students, against 365 in Ontario. The 8 with results split, 3 in the upper two fifths in Ontario and 4 in the lower. No French-language school is among them; in Ontario, one in ten schools are. Taken together, Trillium and its 3 km edge hold 7 elementary schools and 1 secondary school for 4,815 students.
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Elementary Elementary School Fourth fifth in OntarioLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 900 | English public |
| Orchard Park Secondary School Fourth fifth in OntarioLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 1,070 | English public |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Nearest elementary school | 2.4 km | 0.5 km | 0.5 km |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
Hazards in Trillium: wildfire low, radon over the guideline in 5% of tested homes
Earthquake risk in Trillium is ordinary: NRCan’s model puts building losses at $0.044 a year per $1,000 of value, close to the typical town’s $0.030. Flood mapping: none on the national inventory of the town. Figures for earthquake risk are published for the city of Hamilton as a whole, not for Trillium alone.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 5% | 4% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.044 | $0.043 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Winters are mild in Trillium: January nights hold at −6.3°C, above Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
Frost comes on 98 days a year, below both Ontario’s towns (139) and Canadian towns (159). The most precipitation falls in April: 83 mm in a normal year. Snow peaks in January: 44 cm in a normal year.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days with frost a year | 98 | 139 | 159 |
| January night low | −6.3°C | −9.1°C | −13.5°C |
| July afternoon high | 25.5°C | 26.7°C | 25.5°C |
| Precipitation a year | 838 mm | 902 mm | 883 mm |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Burlington Piers)
Household incomes in Trillium top those of 95% of Canadian towns
The average trip to work took 29 min, about level with Ontario’s towns (29 min) and above Canadian towns (26 min).
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 29 min | 29 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Census day was in May 2021, mid-pandemic, so commuting and work figures carry the lockdowns’ mark.
53% of adults around Trillium rate their health very good or excellent
Source area for health survey and life expectancy: the City of Hamilton Health Unit
Measured from where Trillium’s residents live, the nearest hospital is 7.6 km away, beyond the typical 3.7 km. The region has more smokers than Ontario, 13% of adults to 11%. A baby born in the region can expect 81.2 years, 83.5 for a girl and 79.0 for a boy (2022/2024).
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Very good or excellent health | 53% | 51% | 52% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.2 | 82.8 | 81.5 |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 17% | 17% | 17% |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
More of Trillium belongs to a visible minority than Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 33%
Under-15s account for 17% of the population. 0.8% of residents have an Indigenous identity, lower than both Ontario’s towns (1.6%) and Canadian towns (2.8%). Those 65 and older account for 18% of residents.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 50.1% of Trillium
Here the census found 1,485 women and 1,480 men; across Canada the share of women is 50.9%.
| Trillium | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 18% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 60% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Trillium in November: highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C
ECCC’s forecast for Hamilton is on the Weather page, hour by hour. November normally sees 72 mm of precipitation. Expect around 9 cm of snow in November. Also worth knowing: july brings the warmest days, 26°C; January the coldest nights, −6°C.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 1°C | −5°C | 185 mm |
| Spring | 11°C | 3°C | 215 mm |
| Summer | 24°C | 17°C | 221 mm |
| Autumn | 15°C | 9°C | 217 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Burlington Piers); the forecast is on the Weather page
Trillium sends Ned Kuruc (Conservative Party of Canada) to the Commons from Hamilton East—Stoney Creek
As a neighbourhood of Hamilton, Trillium shares the council elected in October 2022, with Andrea Horwath as mayor.
| Turnout | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal election, 2022 | 35% | 31% | 31% |
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
The nearest public library to Trillium is Hamilton Public Library - Stoney Creek Branch, 2.1 km away
Trillium is served by Hamilton public library, the library of all of Hamilton, so the figures here are the city’s, for 592,000 people.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Trillium gets a B− for safety
The Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 numbers here cover the Hamilton service area
Across the area its police cover, the Crime Severity Index averaged 66 over 2023–25, higher than Ontario’s towns (56) and near Canadian towns (67). The violent index for its police area came to 86, about level with Canadian towns (86) and above Ontario’s towns (76).
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 66 | 56 | 67 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 86 | 76 | 86 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
Trillium has 5 beaches within 5 km
The nearest provincial park, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, is 19 km away. OpenStreetMap shows one walking route nearby, the Bruce Trail - Iroquoia section. The largest named area nearby is Windermere Basin Park, 39 ha, 7.3 km away. 1.4% of the land and water within 10 km is protected (the typical Canadian town: 2.3%).
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Trillium | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Trillium
Erland Lee (Museum) Home and 19 more in and around Trillium
A first look at Trillium’s museums, historic sites and days out, and a few just outside town.
MuseumErland Lee (Museum) Home2.5 km outside town, to the southwest
WaterfallDevil's Punch Bowl4.8 km outside town, to the southwestWaterfallWaterfallFruitland Falls2.1 km outside town, to the southwestWaterfallWaterfallMcNeilly West Falls1.6 km outside town, to the southWaterfallWaterfallVinemount East Falls1.7 km outside town, to the southWaterfallWaterfallMcNeilly Falls1.7 km outside town, to the southPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (2)
- Erland Lee (Museum) Home: Kristenkerr, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Devil's Punch Bowl: Nhl4hamilton | Chit-Chat, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
About Trillium
Neighbourhood in Hamilton
Statistics Canada counts Hamilton as one municipality, so TownRatings builds Trillium and its other neighbourhoods from census dissemination areas, named from the city’s map or OpenStreetMap.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 2,967 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- City
- Hamilton
- Census subdivision
- 3525005
Trillium’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trillium | 2,967 | — | C+ | C | B− | B |
| Industrial | 6,690 | 2.1 | B | C | B− | B− |
| Westmeria | 2,646 | 2.5 | B+ | C | B− | B |
| Guernsey | 3,808 | 2.9 | B− | C− | B− | B |
| Lakeshore | 3,127 | 3.5 | C | D | B− | B |
| Fifty Point | 3,690 | 3.9 | B+ | B− | B− | B− |
| Highway Valley | 4,469 | 4 | B− | C− | B− | B |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Trillium
How old are the people of Trillium?
Its median age is 41.4, where Canadian towns sit at 45.2. Under-15s are 17% of residents; over-65s, 18%.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).