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 vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere.
Homes in Downsview-Roding-CFB consist of older houses, spacious apartments/condos, and duplexes.
A multicultural community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
Access to great schools, parks, recreation facilities, and proximity to Yorkdale Mall and York University.
Downsview-Roding-CFB 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. Downsview was originally a farm in the 1870s located near the present-day intersection of Keele Street and Wilson Avenue. The area includes several large post-World War II subdivisions. Within the area is Downsview Airport, the former site of Canadian Forces Base Downsview, which has since been largely converted following the end of the Cold War into an urban park known as Downsview Park.
People & Families in Downsview-Roding-CFB
Families with kids make up 47% of households in Downsview-Roding-CFB, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 160 different ethnic origins, and 59% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
13,235
Neighbourhood Population
35,449
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 25%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 17%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 35%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 23%
- Filipino - 13%
- Canadian - 7%
- Jamaican - 6%
- Portuguese - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 12%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 9%
Downsview-Roding-CFB Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 23 public schools, 10 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving Downsview-Roding-CFB. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, Fine Arts, International Baccalaureate, and Christian.
Public Schools
23
Catholic Schools
10
Private Schools
2
Public
- ÉÉ Félix-Leclerc
- Lawrence Heights Middle School
- Highview Public School
- Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School
- Downsview Secondary School
- William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
- Tumpane Public School
- Charles H Best Junior Middle School
- Pierre Laporte Middle School
- Elia Middle School
- C. W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute
- Beverley Heights Middle School
- Gulfstream Public School
- Faywood Arts-Based Curriculum School
- Chalkfarm Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- ÉS Jeunes sans frontières
- Sheppard Public School
- ÉÉ Mathieu-da-Costa
- Blaydon Public School
- Downsview Public School
- Ancaster Public School
- Emery Collegiate Institute
Catholic
Having Fun in Downsview-Roding-CFB
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 21 parks in this neighbourhood, with 77 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
21
Number of Recreation Facilities
77
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 13
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 13
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 3
- Community Centres - 3
- Splash Pads - 5
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 14
- Country Club - 1
- Trails - 7
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 3
- Gyms - 3
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Getting Around in Downsview-Roding-CFB
There are 437 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Yorkdale Station. In Downsview-Roding-CFB, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 73%
- Commute to another city - 26%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 58%
- Transit - 38%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Downsview-Roding-CFB
In Downsview-Roding-CFB, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 52% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 16%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 27%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 14%
- Construction - 11%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Downsview-Roding-CFB Homes
In Downsview-Roding-CFB, there are a mix of home types. Downsview-Roding-CFB has a consistent population, with 35% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 33%
- Semi-detached house - 6%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 4%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 28%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 23%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 10%
- Not condominium - 89%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 22%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 16%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 36%
- 1981 to 1990 - 6%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 5%
- 2011 to 2016 - 4%
- 1960 or before - 36%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 47%
- Renter - 52%