Toronto Neighbourhoods
Lawrence Park South

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 prestigious neighbourhood with a rich history, lush parks, and elegant homes.

Property Pulse

Lytton Park features Georgian and Tudor style houses on large lots with manicured gardens.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of highly educated residents, including families, professionals, and retirees.

What You'll Love

Top-rated schools, beautiful parks, and a close-knit community make Lawrence Park South exceptional.

Have a look around Lawrence Park South.

Lawrence Park South has a consistent population, is higher income, and is popular with highly educated people, families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Lawrence Park South is the area of Lawrence Park located south of Lawrence Avenue East. Lawrence Park was one of Toronto's first planned garden suburbs. Begun in the early part of the 20th century, the building of houses was interrupted by two world wars, a recession and a depression. It wasn’t until the 1950s that this neighbourhood was completed. It is now one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods in all of Canada. The neighborhood is located in a setting that includes gently rolling hills, several parks, and a ravine. Lytton Park, in Lawrence Park South, predominantly features Georgian and Tudor Style houses. Many of these houses were built from 1890 to 1930. Houses in Lytton Park are situated on large lots with lush, manicured gardens. Chatsworth Ravine runs through the area.

People & Families in Lawrence Park South

Families with kids make up 48% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in Lawrence Park South come from 131 different ethnic origins, and 24% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,760

Neighbourhood Population

15,179

Household Size

  • 1 person - 25%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 14%
  • 4 persons - 19%
  • 5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 25%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 48%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 23%
  • 2 children - 30%
  • 3 or more children - 13%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 18%
  • 15 to 64 years - 66%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 28%
  • Scottish - 24%
  • Canadian - 23%
  • Irish - 21%
  • German - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 10%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 25%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 7%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 9%
  • 40 to 49 years - 15%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 7%

Lawrence Park South Schools

Lawrence Park South has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Lawrence Park South. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

7

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Lawrence Park South

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Lawrence Park South feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 20 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

20

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 3
  • Rinks - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 6
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 4
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Lawrence Park South

There are 115 transit stops in Lawrence Park South. Rail stations include Lawrence Station. In Lawrence Park South, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 88%
  • Commute to another city - 12%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 56%
  • Transit - 33%
  • Walk/bike - 8%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 39%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
  • 60 minutes and over - 6%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 11%

Work and Education in Lawrence Park South

This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 76% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 90% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 9%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 3%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 3%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
  • $200,000 and over - 41%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 22%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 20%
  • Management occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 19%
  • Finance and insurance - 14%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 31% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Lawrence Park South Homes

In Lawrence Park South, there are a mix of home types. Lawrence Park South has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 59%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 17%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 15%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 10%
  • Not condominium - 89%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 18%
  • 2 bedrooms - 17%
  • 3 bedrooms - 20%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 42%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 7%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 2%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 5%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 3%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 2%
  • 1960 or before - 71%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 69%
  • Renter - 30%

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