Toronto Neighbourhoods
Beechborough-Greenbrook

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 diverse and vibrant neighbourhood great for young families. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Property Pulse

Mostly condos and apartments, with older homes. Spacious units with ensuite laundry.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of families and professionals, popular with recent immigrants.

What You'll Love

Distinctive hilly terrain with views, great elementary schools, and plenty of recreation options.

Have a look around Beechborough-Greenbrook.

Beechborough-Greenbrook has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Beechborough-Greenbrook is part of the Silverthorn neighbourhood. It was part of the former City of York before the amalgamation of Toronto in 1998. The hilly terrain of Silverthorn is comparable to nearby areas but distinguishable compared with the rest of the city, which in general slopes south to the lake. The area contains a mix of detached homes, apartment buildings and commercial properties.

People & Families in Beechborough-Greenbrook

Families with kids make up 45% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 91 different ethnic origins, and 58% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

2,590

Neighbourhood Population

6,577

Household Size

  • 1 person - 32%
  • 2 persons - 28%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 11%
  • 5 or more persons - 8%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 33%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 45%
  • Couples without children - 13%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 39%
  • 2 children - 25%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 12%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Portuguese - 18%
  • Jamaican - 12%
  • Canadian - 9%
  • Italian - 9%
  • Filipino - 6%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 2%
  • 25 to 34 years - 12%
  • 35 to 44 years - 19%
  • 45 to 54 years - 22%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 11%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 14%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Beechborough-Greenbrook Schools

Beechborough-Greenbrook has great elementary schools and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Beechborough-Greenbrook

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Beechborough-Greenbrook feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in Beechborough-Greenbrook, 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 - 5
  • Pool - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Court - 1
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 3
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Arts/Performance Facilities - 2
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Beechborough-Greenbrook

There are 65 transit stops in Beechborough-Greenbrook. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 80%
  • Commute to another city - 20%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 52%
  • Transit - 41%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 20%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
  • 60 minutes and over - 22%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 9%

Work and Education in Beechborough-Greenbrook

In this neighbourhood, 14% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 49% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 29%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 13%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
  • $200,000 and over - 2%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 28%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Construction - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 53% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Beechborough-Greenbrook Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Beechborough-Greenbrook has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 23%
  • Semi-detached house - 3%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 43%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 25%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 95%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 25%
  • 2 bedrooms - 44%
  • 3 bedrooms - 17%
  • No bedrooms - 2%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 9%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 29%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 12%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 14%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 39%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 34%
  • Renter - 65%

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