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 diverse and family-friendly neighbourhood with a rich history and vibrant community.
Mostly detached homes with a mix of older and newer properties, appealing to homeowners.
A multicultural community with many families.
Access to University of Toronto Scarborough, the Highland Creek valley, and excellent schools.
Highland Creek has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Highland Creek area was one of the first areas to be occupied by European settlers in the area of what would later become the Township of Scarborough. The western portion of the neighbourhood is occupied by the University of Toronto Scarborough, a feature landmark in the area and a busy pedestrian centre. After the opening of the college, the neighbourhood was developed primarily into residential areas. Areas dominated by wildlife, which is located along the Highland Creek valley, were left alone.
People & Families in Highland Creek
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Highland Creek, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 117 different ethnic origins, and 58% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,970
Neighbourhood Population
13,241
Household Size
- 1 person - 11%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 22%
Household Types
- One-person households - 11%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 55%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 8%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 18%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 20%
- Sri Lankan - 11%
- Canadian - 9%
- Chinese - 9%
- Filipino - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 4%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 27%
- 65 to 74 years - 20%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 3%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 15%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 10%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 14%
- over 70 years - 10%
Highland Creek Schools
Highland Creek has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 3 Catholic schools serving Highland Creek. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
3
Having Fun in Highland Creek
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Highland Creek feature playgrounds for kids and dog parks. There are 6 parks in Highland Creek, with 26 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
26
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Dog Park - 1
- Pools - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 3
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Climbing Wall - 1
- Trails - 3
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gyms - 4
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Getting Around in Highland Creek
There are 92 transit stops in Highland Creek. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 80%
- Commute to another city - 20%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 70%
- Transit - 27%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 27%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Highland Creek
In Highland Creek, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 6%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 12%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 20%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 10%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Finance and insurance - 10%
- Manufacturing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Highland Creek Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 24% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 80%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 14%
- Row house - 3%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 6%
- 3 bedrooms - 23%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 68%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 11%
- 1981 to 1990 - 43%
- 1991 to 2000 - 20%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 7%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 9%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 89%
- Renter - 11%