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 well-established, stable neighbourhood with a diverse population and a strong sense of community.
Predominantly single-detached and semi-detached homes, with older construction and spacious interiors.
A vibrant community of families, immigrants, and professionals from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks with recreational facilities, and convenient access to major highways and public transit.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. The Malton neighbourhood is in the northeastern corner of Mississauga. Malton is a well-established, stable, residential area that is largely separated from other residential areas of Mississauga by the Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport and many employment areas. Mimico Creek flows through Malton. Residential developments began in the 1950s and 1960s. Housing is predominantly single-detached and semi-detached homes. In 2015, a community improvement project was initiated by the city to improve and revitalize the area.
People & Families in Malton
Families with kids make up 55% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 15% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 147 different ethnic origins, and 63% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
10,955
Neighbourhood Population
36,691
Household Size
- 1 person - 14%
- 2 persons - 22%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 20%
- 5 or more persons - 22%
Household Types
- One-person households - 14%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 9%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 29%
- 3 or more children - 15%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 39%
- Jamaican - 10%
- Canadian - 7%
- Italian - 6%
- English - 4%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 6%
Malton Schools
Malton has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 13 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Other Religions, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
13
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Malton
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Malton feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 16 parks in this neighbourhood, with 65 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
16
Number of Recreation Facilities
65
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 15
- Pools - 2
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 5
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 16
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sledding Hill - 1
- Sports Courts - 6
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Malton
There are 304 transit stops in Malton. Rail stations include Malton. In Malton, there are mostly vehicle commuters, a mix of commuting within and outside the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 42%
- Commute to another city - 57%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 71%
- Transit - 24%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 36%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 16%
Work and Education in Malton
In this neighbourhood, 27% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 54% have any postsecondary education. The transportation and warehousing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 13%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 27%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 21%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Transportation and warehousing - 15%
- Manufacturing - 15%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Malton Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Malton has a consistent population, with 39% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 15% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 22%
- Semi-detached house - 12%
- Duplex - 10%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 37%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 9%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 13%
- Not condominium - 87%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 19%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 33%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 64%
- 1981 to 1990 - 10%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 14%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 63%
- Renter - 35%