Brampton vs Surrey: Population & Income Compared

Brampton and Surrey sit in fast-growing suburban Canada and often compete for talent and investment. 2021 figures show how they stack up on size, momentum, and household income. Here is a clear head-to-head.

Population & growth

Brampton counted 656,480 residents in 2021, compared with Surrey at 568,322. Size, however, is not the same as momentum. Brampton's population rose 10.6% from 2016 to 2021, while Surrey grew 9.7% over the same period.

In short: Brampton leads on municipal population; Brampton grew faster during the last census cycle.

Income

Median after-tax household income tells another part of the story. Brampton households sat at $98,000 (median after tax), versus $87,000 in Surrey. That gap matters for cost-of-living and labour-market conversations across the two cities.

Age profile

Average age was 37.5 years in Brampton and 39.5 in Surrey. Brampton's younger profile contrasts with Surrey in this census snapshot.

Quick comparison table

• Population (2021): Brampton 656,480 · Surrey 568,322
• Growth 2016–2021: Brampton 10.6% · Surrey 9.7%
• Median HH income (after tax): Brampton $98,000 · Surrey $87,000
• Average age: Brampton 37.5 · Surrey 39.5

Brampton leads on population; Brampton grew faster over 2016–2021; Brampton posts higher median after-tax household income, with Brampton slightly younger on average age.

Explore the full datasets

Dig into every section (households, labour, languages, dwellings) on the location profiles, or build your own side-by-side:

• Brampton demographic profile
• Surrey demographic profile
• Location Comparison tool — select Census subdivision, then Brampton and Surrey