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 historic neighbourhood with a diverse community of artists, professionals, and families.
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town offers a mix of condos and apartments and semi-detached Victorians.
A mix of highly educated residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive community.
Enjoy the vibrant arts scene, proximity to University of Toronto, and excellent schools in this charming neighbourhood.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Cabbagetown's name derives from the Irish immigrants who moved to the neighbourhood beginning in the late 1840s, said to have been so poor that they grew cabbage in their front yards.The neighbourhood was originally known as Don Vale and it largely features semi-detached Victorian houses. Cabbagetown was gentrified by affluent professionals, beginning in the 1970s. The neighbourhood is home to many artists, musicians, journalists and writers. Other residents include professors, doctors and social workers, many affiliated with the nearby University of Toronto. A portion of the high rise-heavy St. James Town community is located in this neighbourhood.
People & Families in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
Families with kids make up 15% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 52% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 138 different ethnic origins, and 38% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
6,440
Neighbourhood Population
11,669
Household Size
- 1 person - 51%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 8%
- 4 persons - 4%
- 5 or more persons - 1%
Household Types
- One-person households - 51%
- Non-family households - 8%
- Families with children - 15%
- Couples without children - 24%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 23%
- 2 children - 12%
- 3 or more children - 2%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 26%
- Irish - 22%
- Scottish - 20%
- Canadian - 17%
- German - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 5%
- 25 to 34 years - 17%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 2%
- 5 to 9 years - 2%
- 10 to 14 years - 1%
- 15 to 19 years - 2%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 10%
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Cabbagetown-South St. James Town. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Fine Arts, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
4
Public
- ÉÉ Gabrielle-Roy
- Rosedale Heights School of the Arts
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute
- Church Street Junior Public School
- Collège français secondaire
- Sprucecourt Public School
- Jesse Ketchum Jr and Sr Public School
- Lord Dufferin Junior & Senior Public School
- Rose Avenue Junior Public School
- Earl Grey Senior Public School
- Winchester Junior and Senior Public School
Having Fun in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature dog parks and nature parks. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
5
Number of Recreation Facilities
15
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Dog Park - 1
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Field - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 2
- Nature Centre - 1
Getting Around in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
There are 53 transit stops in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town. Rail stations include Dundas Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of commute types, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 92%
- Commute to another city - 7%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 22%
- Transit - 33%
- Walk/bike - 41%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 40%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 28%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 8%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in Cabbagetown-South St. James Town
This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 56% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 80% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 23%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 14%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Educational services - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Cabbagetown-South St. James Town Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 43% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 2%
- Semi-detached house - 7%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 9%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 25%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 52%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 29%
- Not condominium - 70%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 43%
- 2 bedrooms - 32%
- 3 bedrooms - 13%
- No bedrooms - 4%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 5%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 27%
- 1981 to 1990 - 18%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 41%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 44%
- Renter - 55%