In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Charming older homes, including detached and semi-detached houses with unique architectural details.
A multicultural community of families, young professionals, and immigrants from over 100 different ethnic origins.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, making it perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Keelesdale-Eglinton West, also known as Silverthorn/Silverthorne, was part of the former City of York before the amalgamation of Toronto in 1998. The hilly terrain of the Silverthorn is comparable to nearby areas but distinguishable compared with the city, which in general slopes south to the lake. Most homes in the area were constructed between 1914 and 1930. These residential dwellings consist of two-storey detached and semi-detached houses as well as to storey-and-a-half and bungalow detached homes.
People & Families in Keelesdale-Eglinton West
Families with kids make up 45% of households in Keelesdale-Eglinton West, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 28% of households are one person living alone. People in Keelesdale-Eglinton West come from 101 different ethnic origins, and 60% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,175
Neighbourhood Population
11,058
Household Size
- 1 person - 27%
- 2 persons - 27%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 27%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 44%
- Couples without children - 17%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 36%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Portuguese - 35%
- Italian - 9%
- Filipino - 7%
- East Indian - 7%
- Canadian - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 8%
Keelesdale-Eglinton West Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
6
Public
Having Fun in Keelesdale-Eglinton West
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Keelesdale-Eglinton West feature sports parks and skating. There are 3 parks in Keelesdale-Eglinton West, with 16 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
16
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Sports Fields - 4
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
- Gyms - 2
As part of our mission to help you with home affordability, we are actively searching for special offers from Canada's best mortgage providers. Watch this space!
Getting Around in Keelesdale-Eglinton West
There are 64 transit stops in Keelesdale-Eglinton West. In Keelesdale-Eglinton West, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 81%
- Commute to another city - 19%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 57%
- Transit - 37%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 21%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 32%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 22%
- Less than 15 minutes - 7%
Work and Education in Keelesdale-Eglinton West
In this neighbourhood, 16% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 40% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 21%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 28%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 16%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Keelesdale-Eglinton West Homes
In Keelesdale-Eglinton West, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 39%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 9%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 24%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 15%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 9%
- Not condominium - 90%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 22%
- 2 bedrooms - 29%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 14%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 27%
- 1981 to 1990 - 8%
- 1991 to 2000 - 9%
- 2001 to 2005 - 5%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 44%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 61%
- Renter - 38%