Toronto Neighbourhoods
Thistletown-Beaumond Heights

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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Culturally diverse with a consistent population, Thistletown-Beaumond Heights is a vibrant and welcoming neighbourhood.

Property Pulse

Mostly older homes, including bungalows and single-detached houses, with spacious interiors and finished basements.

Community Canvas

A tight-knit community of diverse backgrounds, with a mix of families and professionals.

What You'll Love

The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.

Have a look around Thistletown-Beaumond Heights.

Thistletown-Beaumond Heights 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. Thistletown-Beaumond Heights is a culturally diverse neighbourhood which has seen many changes and many ethnic groups arrive and flourish. Although originally known as St. Andrew's, the village of Thistletown was renamed in honour of Dr. William Thistle, the local physician. In the late 1950s development from the expanding city of Toronto reached Thistletown. The northwest section of the area is known as both Beaumonde Heights.

People & Families in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights

Families with kids make up 51% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights come from 108 different ethnic origins, and 56% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,050

Neighbourhood Population

9,432

Household Size

  • 1 person - 17%
  • 2 persons - 26%
  • 3 persons - 19%
  • 4 persons - 16%
  • 5 or more persons - 19%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 17%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 50%
  • Couples without children - 19%
  • Multiple families in household - 7%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 29%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 16%
  • 15 to 64 years - 66%
  • 65 years and over - 16%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • East Indian - 20%
  • Italian - 11%
  • Canadian - 8%
  • Jamaican - 5%
  • English - 5%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 10%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 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 - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 9%

Thistletown-Beaumond Heights Schools

Thistletown-Beaumond Heights has secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, with 42 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

42

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 8
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Fields - 10
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Trails - 6
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights

There are 59 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 64%
  • Commute to another city - 36%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 72%
  • Transit - 24%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
  • 60 minutes and over - 15%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 15%

Work and Education in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights

In Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, 25% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 14%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
  • $200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 27%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 14%
  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Thistletown-Beaumond Heights Homes

In Thistletown-Beaumond Heights, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 26% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 48%
  • Semi-detached house - 7%
  • Duplex - 12%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 8%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 22%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 2%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 10%
  • 2 bedrooms - 19%
  • 3 bedrooms - 39%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 31%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 41%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 11%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 38%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 61%
  • Renter - 38%

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