Newmarket
- Newmarket had 87,942 residents in the 2021 Census, on a land area of 38.5 km².
- Newmarket GO station at 465 Davis Drive is on GO Transit's Barrie line to Union Station.
- Newmarket is home to Southlake Health, the regional hospital.
Town comparison
Newmarket vs Aurora, Ontario: Which Town Fits You?
Newmarket and Aurora are neighbouring towns in York Region, and both have a GO Transit station on the Barrie line to Union Station. Newmarket is the larger of the two, with 87,942 residents in 2021, and is home to Southlake Health, the regional hospital. Aurora had 62,057 residents in 2021 and opened Aurora Town Square, linked to its library and cultural centre, in 2024. Which one suits you depends on the neighbourhood, home type and commute you want rather than on the town name alone.
Updated 2026-10-31
Side by side
| Measure | Newmarket | Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,942 (2021); land area 38.5 km² | 62,057 (2021) |
| Region | York Region | York Region |
| Transit | Newmarket GO, 465 Davis Dr (Barrie line) | Aurora GO, 121 Wellington St E (Barrie line) |
| Character | The larger of the two towns; regional hospital (Southlake Health) | Neighbouring town; Aurora Town Square opened in 2024 |
| Recreation | — | Aurora Town Square, linked to the library and cultural centre |
| Market month | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Median sold price | $870,000 | $947,000 |
| Average days on market | 36 | 37 |
| Sales that month | 55 | 45 |
Market rows are monthly aggregates for all residential property types; no individual sales are shown. “—” means not covered by our cited sources or too few sales to report. Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx
Aurora
- Aurora had 62,057 residents in the 2021 Census.
- Aurora GO station at 121 Wellington Street East is on the same Barrie line.
- Aurora Town Square, linked to the library and cultural centre, opened in 2024.
- St. Andrew's College, a private boys' school founded in 1899, moved to Aurora in 1926.
Which is right for you?
Commuter: Both towns have a Barrie line GO station: Newmarket GO on Davis Drive and Aurora GO on Wellington Street East. Compare walking or driving distance from each home to the station you would use.
Family: Confirm public school assignments by address with the YRDSB School Locator or YCDSB. Families considering private school may note St. Andrew's College in Aurora.
Downsizer: Newmarket's regional hospital, Southlake Health, and Aurora's Town Square, library and cultural centre are both worth weighing if you want services close by.
Waterfront/cottage buyer: Neither town is on Lake Simcoe. If water is the priority, see our Lake Simcoe waterfront guide and the Georgina comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Newmarket or Aurora?
Newmarket had 87,942 residents in the 2021 Census and Aurora had 62,057, according to Statistics Canada.
Do Newmarket and Aurora both have GO train stations?
Yes. Newmarket GO (465 Davis Drive) and Aurora GO (121 Wellington Street East) are both on GO Transit's Barrie line to Union Station.
Is there a hospital in Newmarket?
Yes. Newmarket is home to Southlake Health, the regional hospital.
What is Aurora Town Square?
Aurora Town Square is a public space linked to the town's library and cultural centre. It opened in 2024.
Are Newmarket and Aurora in the same region?
Yes. They are neighbouring towns in York Region.
How do home prices compare between Newmarket and Aurora?
This page shows the latest monthly TRREB aggregates for each town, 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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Still deciding?
Talk it through with The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage.