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My Dufferin Business Launch Plan
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Workshop or light industrial in the Town of Shelburne
Industry & workforce Verified fact
Business counts Verified fact
| Industry | NAICS code | Shelburne | Dufferin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 30 | 376 |
| Repair and maintenance | 811 | 7 | 82 |
Census industry employment Verified fact
Construction employs 9.6% of the labour force living in Shelburne, vs 11.3% county-wide and 7.3% in Ontario.
Wages for key occupations Verified fact
| Occupation | NOC code | Low | Median | High | Ontario median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 72200 | $20.00 | $36.00 | $52.00 | $34.00 |
| Plumbers | 72300 | $20.00 | $32.50 | $48.08 | $32.50 |
| Carpenters | 72310 | $23.50 | $32.50 | $48.00 | $32.00 |
| Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 72402 | $22.00 | $39.00 | $59.01 | $37.00 |
| Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers | 72410 | $18.75 | $30.00 | $43.27 | $30.00 |
| Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | 72401 | $22.00 | $35.00 | $51.19 | $35.00 |
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 73200 | $18.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 | $25.00 |
| Welders and related machine operators | 72106 | $21.00 | $27.66 | $37.00 | $28.00 |
Shelburne at a glance Verified fact
- Commuting: 72.4% of commuters with a usual workplace work outside Shelburne.
- Labour force participation 70.1%, unemployment 10% (county 69.3%, 10%).
- Median household income (2020) $99,000 (county $108,000).
- Renter households 19.8%; median tenant shelter cost $1,100/month.
- CMHC rent data is published for Orangeville only (average $1,532, October 2025).
Internet and transit Verified fact
Broadband: in 1 of 1 ISED hexagons in Shelburne, more than 75% of households can get 50/10 Mbps.
- Orangeville and Shelburne fibre to the home · Under way (Wightman construction updates)
Providers: Wightman Telecom 1-888-477-2177 (check). All provider contacts
No GO Transit stops in Shelburne (GTFS feed 20261005110625).