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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a consistent population and a sense of community.
Mostly older homes, with single-detached houses and high-rise apartments/condos. Spacious and open concept.
A mix of families with kids, couples without children, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, and a diverse community.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Markland Wood or Markland Woods is the western-most residential community in Toronto along Bloor Street West. It is bounded by Etobicoke Creek to the west, Elmcrest Creek to the east and surrounded by the Markland Wood Country Club. Most homes in the area are single family detached units.
People & Families in Markland Wood
Families with kids make up 43% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 95 different ethnic origins, and 38% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,310
Neighbourhood Population
10,554
Household Size
- 1 person - 27%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 27%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 43%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 61%
- 65 years and over - 25%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 20%
- Scottish - 15%
- Irish - 15%
- Canadian - 14%
- Ukrainian - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 19%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 14%
- 85 years and over - 8%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 17%
Markland Wood Schools
Markland Wood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 9 Catholic schools serving Markland Wood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
9
Public
Having Fun in Markland Wood
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 5 parks in Markland Wood, with 17 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
5
Number of Recreation Facilities
17
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Tennis Courts - 5
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Community Centre - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Country Club - 1
- Trails - 2
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Markland Wood
There are 75 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Markland Wood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 65%
- Commute to another city - 33%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 69%
- Transit - 23%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 17%
- Less than 15 minutes - 18%
Work and Education in Markland Wood
In Markland Wood, 47% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 76% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 7%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Educational services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Markland Wood Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 41%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 46%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 35%
- Not condominium - 65%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 8%
- 2 bedrooms - 27%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 24%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 75%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 18%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 74%
- Renter - 26%