East Garafraxa


East Garafraxa is a rural township located in Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, to the west of Orangeville and within relative commuting distance of Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, and Kitchener.
While it is unknown how the name "Garafraxa" came to be, there are a number of theories to its origins:
East Garafraxa is known for, among other things, its scenic spots, and many people go there to escape from the city.

Communities

The township of East Garafraxa comprises a number of villages and hamlets, including the following communities such as Craigsholme, Depew's Corners, Hereward, Marsville, McKee's Corner, North Erin, Orton, Portadown, Price's Corners, Reading, Rogertown, The Maples; Glenmorrow, Leeson's Corners, The Grove.

Demographics

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 854
According to the 2011 Canadian Census, the population of East Garafraxa was 2,595, an 8.6% increase from 2006. The population density is 15.6 people per square km. The median age is 42.9 years old, a bit higher than the national median at 40.6 years old. There are 893 private dwellings with an occupancy rate of 94.2%. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in East Garafraxa is $500,226, a lot higher than the national average at $280,552. The median household income in East Garafraxa is $95,069, much higher than the national average at $54,089.
East Garafraxa is mostly made up of European descents. According to the 2016 Census, the racial make up of East Garafraxa is: