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Neighbourhood Guide

Banbury-Don Mills | Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills | Lawrence Park | St. Andrew-Windfields


Whether you are a current resident or have just moved to Toronto, getting to know the city's amazing neighbourhoods is a must when looking at buying your next home. From where the best schools are located to where you and your family can enjoy a day at the park, my neighbourhood guide will give you a head start on determining what neighbourhood will be the best fit for you. 

Banbury-Don Mills  

Banbury-Don Mills is a large and well-established neighbourhood with a suburban feel. It is popular with people between their 30s and 60s with homes being a mix of detached houses and condos and apartments. The neighbourhood has a population of 27,695 residents distributed across 12,115 households. 

Edwards Gardens in Banbury-Don Mills community

  • Homes in Banbury-Don Mills

The Banbury-Don Mills community is dominated by high-rise condos and apartments, followed by single detached houses. It mostly has older homes constructed between 1961 and 1980, and is predominantly owner-occupied (60%). The majority of homes in the community are one and two bedroom. 

  • People in Banbury-Don Mills

Families with children make up 35% of households in Banbury-Don Mills, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 35% of households are one-person living alone.  The majority of families have one child (31%) and two children (23%). The residents of this community come from 148 different ethnic origins, where 51% are first-generation immigrants and 28% are second-generation immigrants. The most common ethnic origin is Chinese (17%) with almost equal relative representation of English (13%), Canadian (11%), Irish (11%), and Scottish (10%).

  • Schools in Banbury-Don Mills

Banbury-Don Mills has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 16 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 10 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this community. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, All-Male, Christian, All-Female, Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, and Special Education School. Some of the well-known public schools in the area are York Mills Collegiate Institute, Rippleton Public School, St. Andrew's Middle School, Windfields Middle School, and many others.

  • Work and Education in Banbury-Don Mills

In Banbury-Don Mills, 56% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 80% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry (16%) is the most common field of employment for residents, followed by healthcare and social assistance (12%) and finance and insurance (10%). The top 3 most common occupations are business, finance, and administration (21%), sales and service (17%) and management (15%). Banbury-Don Mills is one of Toronto's affluent neighbourhoods with 14% of households having an annual gross income of $200,000 and more. 

  • Fun in Banbury-Don Mills

Banbury-Don Mills has 23 parks and 75 recreational facilities in total. The parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating and nature parks. Nestled in the Banbury Park and adjacent to the Banbury Community Centre is the Banbury Tennis Club, a popular spot for lovers of tennis with four lit tennis courts set in a park-like atmosphere. 

Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills

Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills is an upscale, secluded neighbourhood surrounded by lush parklands and multi-million dollar mansions. It is popular with highly-educated people, families with teens, people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. The neighbourhood has a population of 9,266 residents distributed across 3,245 households. 

Rosedale Gold Club in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills community


  • Homes in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills 

Single detached homes make up 70% of all home types in the neighbourhood. The homes are mostly owner-occupied with 35% of households having moved within the past five years. The neighbourhood has a mix of new and old homes, the majority of which have four or more bedrooms (53%). 

  • People in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills
Families with kids make up 50% of households in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 20% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 95 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants. The majority of household types are families with children (50%) with most frequently two children per family. The most common ethnic origins in the neighbourhood are English (21%), Scottish (16%), Canadian (15%), Irish (15%), and Chinese (15%).  

  • Schools in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 15 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, 4 private schools, and 3 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Special Education School, Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, and All-Male. Some of the well-known public schools in the area are York Mills Collegiate Institute, Northern Secondary School, Windfields Middle School, St. Andrew's Middle School, Owen Public School, Northlea Elementary and Middle School, etc. The most established private schools in the area are Toronto French School, Crescent School, and Crestwood School. 

  • Work and Education in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills

Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills is popular with highly educated people, with 77% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 88% having any postsecondary education. The most common occupations of the neighbourhood's residents are management occupations (24%), business, finance and administration occupations (22%), and occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (13%).  The neighbourhood often ranks as the most affluent in Canada with 52% of households reporting an annual gross income of $200,000 and more.

  • Fun in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills

Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills has 12 parks and 51 recreational facilities in total. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, and nature parks. The neighbourhood is also a home to Granite Club, one of the most exclusive private sports clubs in Canada.

Lawrence Park

Lawrence Park community consists of two closely related neighbourhoods: Lawrence Park North and Lawrence Park South. It is a prestigious and established neighbourhood with a rich history, lush parks and elegant homes. The entire community has a total population of 29,786 residents distributed across 11,180 households.

Aerial view of Lawrence Park community

  • Homes in Lawrence Park 
In Lawrence Park North, there are mostly detached and semi-detached homes with 31% of households having moved within the past five years. It has mostly older homes constructed in 1960 and before and is mostly owner-occupied. Most homes have three bedrooms (45%) and four and more bedrooms (26%). 


In Lawrence Park South, there are a mix of home types with single detached houses (59%) being the dominant one with 36% of households having moved within the past five years. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied. Most homes have three bedrooms (20%) and four or more bedrooms (42%). 


  • People in Lawrence Park

Families with kids make up 53% of households in Lawrence Park North, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in Lawrence Park North come from 107 different ethnic origins, and 25% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants. The most common ethnic origins of residents are English (29%), Scottish (24%), Canadian (23%), Irish (21%), and German (10%). 

Families with kids make up 48% of households in Lawrence Park South 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. The most common ethnic origins of residents are English (28%), Scottish (24%), Canadian (23%), Irish (21%), and German (10%).

  • Schools in Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park North has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, Special Education School, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement. Some of the well-known public schools are Northern Secondary School, and York Mills Collegiate Institute.

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 this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement. Some of the well-known public schools are Bedford Park Public School, and Blythwood Junior Public School. 

  • Work and Education in Lawrence Park 
Both Lawrence Park North and Lawrence Park South are highly popular with highly-educated people, with 75% and 76% of adult residents, respectively, holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 90% having any postsecondary education. The most common occupations of residents are management occupations, occupations in education, law and social community, and government service, as well as business, finance, and administration occupations. Lawrence Park community is another affluent area with majority of residents having an annual gross income of $200,000 and above. 

  • Fun in Lawrence Park 
Parks in Lawrence Park North feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 3 parks  with 17 recreational facilities in total in Lawrence Park North, and 6 parks with 20 recreational facilities in total in Lawrence Park South. 

 St. Andrew-Windfields

St. Andrew-Windfields, also known as York Mills or Silver Hills, is an affluent and beautiful neighbourhood in the district of North York. It is popular with highly-educated people, families with teens, and people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. The neighbourhood has a population of 17,812 residents distributed across 6,410 households. 


Fall colours in Owen Park in St. Andrew-Windfields community


  • Homes in St. Andrew-Windfields

St. Andrew-Windfields is dominated by single detached houses (50%) and high-rise apartments / condominiums (27%) with 38% of households having moved within the past five years. It has mostly older homes constructed between 1961 and 1980 and is mostly owner-occupied. The majority of homes (44%) have four or more bedrooms.

  • People in St. Andrew-Windfields  
Families with kids make up 51% of households in St. Andrew-Windfields, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 20% of households are one person living aalone. People in this neighbourhood come from 139 different ethnic origins, and 54% are first-generation immigrants, while 72% are second-generation immigrants.  The most common ethnic origins of the residents are Chinese (22%), English (10%), Canadian (9%), Polish (7%), and Scottish (7%). 


  • Schools in St. Andrew-Windfields
St. Andrew-Windfields has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 9 private schools in the area. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, and Montessori. Some of the well-know schools in the area are Windfields Middle School, St. Andrew's Middle School, Owen Public School, and York Mills Collegiate Institute.  

  • Work and Education in St. Andrew-Windfields
The neighbourhood is popular with highly-educated people with 62% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree and 81% having any postsecondary education. The most common occupations of the residents are business, finance, and administration occupations (20%), management occupations (18%), and sales and service occupations (16%). 

  • Fun in St. Andrew-Windfields

Parks in St. Andrew-Windfields feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 35 recreational facilities in total.

 


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