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Living in Petawawa

Petawawa is a city in Canada. At the end of 2022, Petawawa had a population of 18,864. An unemployment rate of 6.33% was measured at the end of 2021. Foreign residents numbered 1,065 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Petawawa?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Petawawa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Renter households in Petawawa spending 30% or more on housing totalled 8.5% at the end of 2021. At the end of 2021, the dwelling count totalled 7,174.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Petawawa yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent8.5 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Dwellings7,174 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings6,762 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,065 people of 18,864 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

The employment rate of 66.4% was recorded at the end of 2021. Petawawa recorded 70.9% in labour force participation at the end of 2021.

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Petawawa is 6.3%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8Petawawa 6.3%103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate66.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,985 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate6.33 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Petawawa. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Petawawa. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km136 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYRO3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Petawawa. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Petawawa.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 8.91 · Feb 6.26 · Mar 26.58 · Apr 25.81 · May 32.27 · Jun 32.72 · Jul 35.66 · Aug 34.49 · Sep 32.88 · Oct 27.92 · Nov 20.58 · Dec 11.99 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -41.04 · Feb -37.32 · Mar -33.36 · Apr -15.5 · May -5.33 · Jun 1.45 · Jul 7.13 · Aug 4.81 · Sep -2.08 · Oct -6.97 · Nov -19.85 · Dec -39.36 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -12.26 · Feb -11.29 · Mar -4.76 · Apr 3.95 · May 11.69 · Jun 16.97 · Jul 19.82 · Aug 18.8 · Sep 14.89 · Oct 7.29 · Nov 0.18 · Dec -7.92 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center1Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Niagara-on-the-Lake18,981 residentsMidland18,737 residentsPort Colborne19,035 residentsCentral Saanich18,689 residentsEsquimalt19,155 residentsStony Plain18,567 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2021, the city's area measured 164.7 km². At the end of 2021, Petawawa had 6,760 households. Petawawa had a median age of 32 years at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Petawawa residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.4%Foreign residents 5.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area164.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
City area164.7 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share6.16 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents1,065 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density110.3 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population18,864 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada5Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Petawawa by year, residents14,81216,26317,71319,1642001200520092015202218,864residents

Population rose 24.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 15,122 to 18,864.

Is Petawawa a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker61%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 51–71%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student64%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 53–75%
Family57%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Retirement61%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 48–74%
Foreign residents1,065 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population18,864 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent8.5 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings7,174 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate66.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,985 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad6.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Households6,760 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Labour force participation rate70.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age32 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Petawawa when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Petawawa?

The median gross salary is 2,985 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Petawawa?

The unemployment rate is 6.33 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Petawawa?

The published population is 18,864 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Petawawa?

1,065 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Petawawa a good place to live?

Petawawa may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Petawawa, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/petawawa/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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