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 vibrant and diverse area which fosters a deep sense of community spirit.
Mostly high-rise apartments and condos with a mix of older homes. Spacious and bright units.
A dynamic population of recent immigrants, families, and young professionals from various ethnic backgrounds.
Easy access to shopping, multicultural atmosphere, and plenty of parks and recreational facilities.
This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, and is popular with recent immigrants, families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. Thorncliffe Park is a densely populated, multicultural neighbourhood in central east Toronto. Thorncliffe Park has both an industrial and a residential section. The residential section of Thorncliffe Park was originally designed as a planned community. The decline of the industrial sector in Toronto has led to the appearance of retail establishments, condominiums, and service organizations in the former factories on the north side of Overlea.
People & Families in Thorncliffe Park
Families with kids make up 51% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in Thorncliffe Park come from 137 different ethnic origins, and 69% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
7,450
Neighbourhood Population
22,249
Household Size
- 1 person - 26%
- 2 persons - 22%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 20%
Household Types
- One-person households - 26%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 51%
- Couples without children - 13%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 25%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 26%
- 15 to 64 years - 63%
- 65 years and over - 9%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Pakistani - 21%
- East Indian - 17%
- Afghan - 9%
- Filipino - 7%
- Canadian - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 23%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 15%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 9%
- 5 to 9 years - 9%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 9%
- 60 to 69 years - 6%
- over 70 years - 4%
Thorncliffe Park Schools
Thorncliffe Park has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
7
Public
- Leaside High School
- Rolph Road Elementary School
- Bennington Heights Elementary School
- Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School
- Fraser Mustard Early Learning Academy
- Thorncliffe Park Public School
- Collège français secondaire
- Valley Park Middle School
- Gateway Public School
- ÉÉ Jeanne-Lajoie
- Don Mills Middle School
- Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Having Fun in Thorncliffe Park
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
22
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Pool - 1
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Thorncliffe Park
There are 88 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Thorncliffe Park, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 86%
- Commute to another city - 13%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 44%
- Transit - 46%
- Walk/bike - 7%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
- 60 minutes and over - 18%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in Thorncliffe Park
In this neighbourhood, 41% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 62% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 25%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 48% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 44% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Thorncliffe Park Homes
In Thorncliffe Park, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 53% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 0%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 94%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 15%
- Not condominium - 84%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 47%
- 2 bedrooms - 40%
- 3 bedrooms - 10%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 0%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 52%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 4%
- 1960 or before - 19%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 10%
- Renter - 89%