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 mature neighbourhood with an eclectic mix of older homes and vibrant shopping district.
Mostly condos and apartments, with older homes and a high percentage of renters.
A diverse community with a mix of recent immigrants and families with young children.
Great schools, abundant parkland, and a variety of recreational facilities.
Oakridge has a consistent population, and is popular with recent immigrants, families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Oakridge is a very diverse neighbourhood in Scarborough. It is a mature neighbourhood that showcases an eclectic mix of older homes, a vibrant shopping district along Danforth Avenue, and an abundance of parkland and recreational facilities. The Taylor Massey Creek runs along the area's northern edge.
People & Families in Oakridge
Families with kids make up 45% of households in Oakridge, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 34% of households are one person living alone. People in Oakridge come from 140 different ethnic origins, and 59% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,275
Neighbourhood Population
13,845
Household Size
- 1 person - 33%
- 2 persons - 23%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 33%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 44%
- Couples without children - 13%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 20%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Bangladeshi - 13%
- Canadian - 11%
- East Indian - 8%
- English - 7%
- Chinese - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 21%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 5%
Oakridge Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Oakridge. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Islamic.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Oakridge
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Oakridge feature playgrounds for kids and dog parks. There are 12 parks in Oakridge, with 23 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
12
Number of Recreation Facilities
23
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Dog Park - 1
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 3
- Golf Course - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 3
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Oakridge
There are 99 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Danforth GO. In Oakridge, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 90%
- Commute to another city - 10%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 37%
- Transit - 55%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 18%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 30%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 19%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Oakridge
In Oakridge, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The accommodation and food services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 35%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 5%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 35%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Accommodation and food services - 12%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 48% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 8% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 42% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Oakridge Homes
In Oakridge, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 19%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 8%
- Row house - 3%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 60%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 92%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 39%
- 2 bedrooms - 28%
- 3 bedrooms - 16%
- No bedrooms - 5%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 10%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 44%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 32%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 32%
- Renter - 68%