The Township of Mulmur is a hidden gem in the north-east corner of Dufferin County. It straddles the famous Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The fertile ground offers plenty of opportunity for agriculture and the steep slopes of the escarpment offer vistas unparalleled in the County. Mulmur’s residents are passionate about their landscape and are eager to invite visitors, innovators and newcomers to experience the wealth of opportunity that Mulmur offers.
The inviting rural countryside has welcomed many entrepreneurs and city folk looking for the opportunity to continue working while enjoying the quality of life afforded in Mulmur. The easy access to the Greater Toronto Area by the well maintained road system means you are never far from clients, friends or the big city bustle.
The Township of Mulmur recently approved their Strategic Plan that will complement its existing Official Plan. The plan is available on the website here. The Strategic Plan has set objectives for growth in the industrial and commercial tax base and they are open for business. For more information please visit their website here.
A snapshot of Mulmur’s data:
| 2011 Census Profile – Statistics Canada | |
| Population | 3,391 |
| Median age of population | 45.2 years |
| % of population ages 15 and over | 84.3% |
| Total private dwellings | 1643 |
| Population density per square kilometre | 11.8 |
| Land area | 286.73 km2 |
| Educational Attainment (from 2011 National Household Survey) | |
| Total population 15 years and over | 2,862 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 465 |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 960 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 225 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 575 |
| University certificate or diploma or degree | 605 |
| Labour Force Activity (National Household Survey and Analyst Data) | |
| Employed | 1,865 |
| Unemployed | 110 |
| Not in work force | 850 |
| Average Earnings | $41,613 |
| Primary Occupations (2011 National Household Survey) | |
| Management occupations | 200 |
| Business, finance and administration occupations | 345 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 60 |
| Health occupations | 80 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 290 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 45 |
| Sales and service occupations | 280 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 495 |
| Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 55 |
| Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 85 |
| Top Employment Industries (by NAICS) (2011 National Household Survey ) | |
| 62 Health care and social assistance | 235 |
| 23 Construction | 220 |
| 31-33 Manufacturing | 210 |
| 56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 190 |
| 48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 155 |
| 91 Public administration | 140 |
| 61 Educational services | 120 |
| 44-45 Retail trade | 110 |
| 54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 100 |
| 41 Wholesale trade | 80 |