From the Community Survey

What do you think about basic needs in Woolwich?

What is liked the least: Water is too expensive; taxes too high. Having to constantly worry about my water quality. There are not enough Senior Condos or Apartments in the township. MANY move to Waterloo or Cambridge - away from family and friends and the community they are most familiar with.

Suggestions for improvement: Have more doctors and a better health care system. Increase the emphasis on health promotion for the well, as exemplified by the Woolwich Community Health Centre. We need more affordable housing and more public transportation.

Perceived Health of People in Woolwich How would you say you health compares to others your age?

Did You Know?

In our township, 1 in 5 people say that their state of health is ‘excellent’ and about 1 in 10 report their health to be ‘fair’ or ‘poor’. Most people (about 3 out of 4) say that their health is ‘good’ or ‘very good’. In Ontario as a whole.....
Source: Community Survey

Nearly half (48%) of Woolwich residents are involved in some form of voluntary service with a local organization. 62% are affiliated with a religious organization of some type and 33% are involved in community service groups. 22% of people give at least 6 hours per week to volunteer service.
Source: Community Survey

When we asked people what they liked about living in Woolwich, it was people who were most frequently mentioned - family and friends and caring neighbours were the number one choice for about 25% of the people who answered the survey.
Source: Community Survey

The Region of Waterloo’s Quality of Life Index shows a gradual decline in the quality of life in the Region. The index stood at 83 (out of 100) in1991 and at 77 in 1997.
Source: Cambridge Social Planning Council