Town comparison
Barrie and Innisfil are neighbours on the western shore of Lake Simcoe in Simcoe County, with Innisfil immediately south of Barrie. Barrie, on Kempenfelt Bay, had 147,829 residents in 2021 and has two GO stations on the Barrie line. Innisfil had 43,326 residents in 2021, up 18.5% from 2016, with 47 km of shoreline; its proposed Orbit GO station has no confirmed construction start.
Updated 2026-10-31
| Measure | Barrie | Innisfil |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 147,829 (2021), up 4.5% | 43,326 (2021), up 18.5% from 2016 |
| Region | Simcoe County | Simcoe County |
| Transit | Allandale Waterfront GO (24 Essa Rd), Barrie South GO (833 Yonge St) | Nearest GO: Barrie South and Bradford; Orbit GO proposed |
| Highway access | Highway 400 | Highways 400 and 89 |
| Character | City on Kempenfelt Bay; RVH and Georgian College | Town of communities: Alcona, Cookstown, Lefroy, Stroud, Friday Harbour |
| Recreation | Four city beaches; 6.7 km Waterfront Trail; Blue Flag marina | 47 km of shoreline, 258 km of trails, 7 marinas |
| Market month | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Median sold price | $637,000 | $700,000 |
| Average days on market | 45 | 48 |
| Sales that month | 120 | 51 |
Market rows are monthly aggregates for all residential property types; no individual sales are shown. Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx
Commuter: Barrie has two Barrie line GO stations. Innisfil buyers typically use Barrie South or Bradford GO; the proposed Orbit station has no confirmed construction start. Both are on Highway 400, and Innisfil also has Highway 89.
Family: Both are served by the Simcoe County District School Board and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. Confirm school assignments by address.
Downsizer: Barrie has Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and a downtown with Meridian Place. Innisfil offers smaller communities such as Alcona, Cookstown, Lefroy and Stroud.
Waterfront/cottage buyer: Barrie has four city beaches on Kempenfelt Bay; Innisfil has 47 km of shoreline and beaches including Innisfil Beach Park. Shoreline work can need LSRCA permits.
Barrie had 147,829 residents in the 2021 Census and Innisfil had 43,326, according to Statistics Canada.
Between 2016 and 2021, Innisfil's population grew 18.5% and Barrie's grew 4.5%, according to Statistics Canada.
Not yet. Innisfil residents use Barrie South or Bradford GO. A proposed Orbit GO station at 6th Line had its design reported as about 90% complete in 2026, with no confirmed construction start.
Barrie's city beaches are Centennial, Johnson's, Minet's Point and Tyndale. Innisfil's include Innisfil Beach Park, Leonard's Beach and Bon Secours Beach.
Shoreline work on Lake Simcoe can require a permit from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). Check with LSRCA before planning any work.
This page shows the latest monthly TRREB aggregates for each, such as median sold price and average days on market. They are town-wide figures for all residential property types; ask us for numbers on a specific street or home type.
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