Toronto Neighbourhoods
Brookhaven-Amesbury

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 vibrant and diverse area which fosters a deep sense of community spirit.

Property Pulse

Mostly condos and apartments with a mix of older homes. Spacious and bright interiors.

Community Canvas

A melting pot of cultures, with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities. Convenient access to public transit.

Have a look around Brookhaven-Amesbury.

Brookhaven-Amesbury 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. A middle-income neighbourhood, Amesbury is popular with immigrants from many countries. The present day Amesbury neighbourhood was subdivided for residential development in the 1940s. It was formerly in North York before it was amalgamated into Toronto in 1998.

People & Families in Brookhaven-Amesbury

Families with kids make up 53% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 134 different ethnic origins, and 58% are first-generation immigrants, while 33% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

6,480

Neighbourhood Population

17,757

Household Size

  • 1 person - 24%
  • 2 persons - 27%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 16%
  • 5 or more persons - 11%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 23%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 53%
  • Couples without children - 14%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 37%
  • 2 children - 27%
  • 3 or more children - 13%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 18%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 11%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 11%
  • Portuguese - 10%
  • Jamaican - 9%
  • Canadian - 8%
  • Filipino - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 19%
  • 45 to 54 years - 25%
  • 55 to 64 years - 18%
  • 65 to 74 years - 10%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 8%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Brookhaven-Amesbury Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving Brookhaven-Amesbury. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

6

Having Fun in Brookhaven-Amesbury

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Brookhaven-Amesbury feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 8 parks in this neighbourhood, with 35 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

8

Number of Recreation Facilities

35

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 6
  • Pool - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rinks - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 5
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 8
  • Trails - 3
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Brookhaven-Amesbury

There are 121 transit stops in Brookhaven-Amesbury. Rail stations include Weston GO. 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 - 76%
  • Commute to another city - 23%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 53%
  • Transit - 43%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
  • 60 minutes and over - 23%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 9%

Work and Education in Brookhaven-Amesbury

In this neighbourhood, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 49% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 21%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
  • $200,000 and over - 2%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 32%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 12%
  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Brookhaven-Amesbury Homes

In Brookhaven-Amesbury, there are mostly condos and apartments. Brookhaven-Amesbury has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 27%
  • Semi-detached house - 3%
  • Duplex - 2%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 8%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 57%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 10%
  • Not condominium - 89%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 23%
  • 2 bedrooms - 35%
  • 3 bedrooms - 30%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 10%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 41%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 9%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 5%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 3%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 2%
  • 1960 or before - 29%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 40%
  • Renter - 59%

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