Toronto Neighbourhoods
Westminster-Branson

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

A diverse and vibrant neighbourhood that is growing and changing.

Property Pulse

Older homes being converted or replaced by townhouses and custom homes.

Community Canvas

A community of people from 144 different ethnic origins, creating a rich tapestry of cultures.

What You'll Love

Great schools with many different special programs, plenty of green space, and fun for kids and dogs at parks.

Have a look around Westminster-Branson.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with recent immigrants, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Westminster-Branson is positioned between the east and west branches of the Don River Valley. Its original housing stock was built from the 1920s up until the 1960s. Currently, older detached and semi-detached homes from the 1950s are either being converted into mixed use buildings or are being replaced by townhouse complexes and custom homes. The northern section of the neighbourhood was once known as Fisherville.

People & Families in Westminster-Branson

Families with kids make up 45% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 144 different ethnic origins, and 73% are first-generation immigrants, while 20% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

9,650

Neighbourhood Population

25,391

Household Size

  • 1 person - 24%
  • 2 persons - 31%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 14%
  • 5 or more persons - 9%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 24%
  • Non-family households - 5%
  • Families with children - 45%
  • Couples without children - 21%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 35%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 13%
  • 15 to 64 years - 68%
  • 65 years and over - 18%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Filipino - 23%
  • Russian - 18%
  • Jewish - 9%
  • Ukrainian - 7%
  • Polish - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 10%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 12%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 10%

Westminster-Branson Schools

Westminster-Branson has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Christian, International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Westminster-Branson

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Westminster-Branson feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 17 parks in Westminster-Branson, with 64 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

17

Number of Recreation Facilities

64

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Pools - 2
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 3
  • Volleyball Court - 1
  • Basketball Courts - 4
  • Ball Diamonds - 4
  • Sports Fields - 15
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Winter Sports Facility - 1
  • Sports Courts - 3
  • Equestrian Facility - 1
  • Stadium - 1
  • Fishing Location - 1
  • Trails - 8
  • Nature Centres - 2
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Westminster-Branson

There are 122 transit stops in Westminster-Branson. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 67%
  • Commute to another city - 32%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 51%
  • Transit - 44%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
  • 60 minutes and over - 23%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 7%

Work and Education in Westminster-Branson

In Westminster-Branson, 44% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 20%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
  • $200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 25%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 13%
  • Manufacturing - 11%
  • Retail trade - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Westminster-Branson Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Westminster-Branson has a consistent population, with 45% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 9%
  • Semi-detached house - 5%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 73%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 29%
  • Not condominium - 70%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 16%
  • 2 bedrooms - 45%
  • 3 bedrooms - 27%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 9%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 54%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 23%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 7%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 9%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 42%
  • Renter - 57%

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