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 family-friendly neighbourhood with plenty of parks and recreational facilities.
A mix of older and newer homes, including single-detached, semi-detached, and townhouses.
A vibrant community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse backgrounds.
The huge and beautiful Rouge Park, and easy access to transit and major highways.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Rouge is a neighbourhood in the northeastern area of Toronto, within the former city of Scarborough. It is Toronto's largest neighbourhood by surface area, however unlike other neighbourhoods, most of its area remains undeveloped due to the presence of Rouge Park. Beyond its official categorization, Rouge can be subdivided into smaller neighbourhoods more commonly known as West Rouge, Rouge Hill, Hillside and Morningside Heights.
People & Families in Rouge
Families with kids make up 60% of households in Rouge, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in Rouge come from 155 different ethnic origins, and 57% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
13,440
Neighbourhood Population
46,641
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 21%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 23%
- 5 or more persons - 23%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 60%
- Couples without children - 15%
- Multiple families in household - 9%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 31%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 18%
- Sri Lankan - 17%
- Canadian - 10%
- Filipino - 9%
- Jamaican - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 26%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 6%
Rouge Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 21 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, and 3 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Christian, Other Religions, French Immersion, Fine Arts, Islamic, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
21
Catholic Schools
9
Private Schools
3
Public
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Rouge Valley Public School
- West Rouge Junior Public School
- Henry Kelsey Senior Public School
- Agincourt Collegiate Institute
- Brookside Public School
- Fleming Public School
- John G. Diefenbaker Public School
- Alvin Curling Public School
- Heritage Park Public School
- Thomas L. Wells Public School
- West Hill Collegiate Institute
- ÉS Ronald-Marion
- Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute
- Chief Dan George Public School
- Joseph Howe Senior Public School
- Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Académie Alexandre-Dumas
- William G. Davis Junior Public School
- Dr Marion Hilliard Senior Public School
Catholic
Having Fun in Rouge
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rouge feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, water access, and nature parks. There are 33 parks in this neighbourhood, with 86 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
33
Number of Recreation Facilities
86
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 21
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Fields - 10
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pads - 5
- Golf Course - 1
- Beaches - 2
- Sledding Hill - 1
- Sports Courts - 3
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Driving Range - 1
- Campgrounds - 2
- Fishing Locations - 2
- Trails - 17
- Nature Centre - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Rouge
There are 781 transit stops in Rouge. Rail stations include Rouge Hill GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 76%
- Commute to another city - 23%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 69%
- Transit - 27%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 24%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 25%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Rouge
In this neighbourhood, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 61% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 10%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rouge Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 28% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 56%
- Semi-detached house - 8%
- Duplex - 8%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 7%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 9%
- Not condominium - 90%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 13%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 49%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 18%
- 1981 to 1990 - 27%
- 1991 to 2000 - 14%
- 2001 to 2005 - 24%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 83%
- Renter - 16%