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 close-knit, inclusive, and family-friendly neighbourhood.
Malvern offers a mix of single-detached, semi-detached, and row houses, both older and newer.
Malvern is home to a vibrant and multicultural community.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities make Malvern an ideal place for families.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Malvern is located in Scarborough and contains primarily semi-detached and detached homes. The history of Malvern began in 1856, and the first residents of this modern day Malvern community moved into their homes in 1972. There are over 60 different cultures represented in Malvern.
People & Families in Malvern
Families with kids make up 58% of households in Malvern, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 157 different ethnic origins, and 64% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
13,575
Neighbourhood Population
44,392
Household Size
- 1 person - 15%
- 2 persons - 22%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 21%
Household Types
- One-person households - 15%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 58%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 7%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 17%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 21%
- Sri Lankan - 12%
- Filipino - 11%
- Jamaican - 9%
- Chinese - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 6%
Malvern Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 18 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Islamic, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
18
Catholic Schools
8
Private Schools
2
Public
- Mary Shadd Public School
- Berner Trail Junior Public School
- Emily Carr Public School
- Grey Owl Junior Public School
- John G. Diefenbaker Public School
- Alvin Curling Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Dr Marion Hilliard Senior Public School
- Malvern Junior Public School
- Lucy Maud Montgomery Public School
- Burrows Hall Junior Public School
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Académie Alexandre-Dumas
- Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute
- West Hill Collegiate Institute
- ÉS Ronald-Marion
- Alexander Stirling Public School
- Tom Longboat Junior Public School
Catholic
Having Fun in Malvern
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, water access, and nature parks. There are 22 parks in this neighbourhood, with 107 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
22
Number of Recreation Facilities
107
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 18
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Volleyball Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 7
- Ball Diamonds - 19
- Sports Fields - 17
- Track - 1
- Community Centres - 3
- Splash Pads - 6
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Beach - 1
- Sports Courts - 7
- Campground - 1
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trails - 11
- Nature Centre - 1
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Malvern
There are 268 transit stops in Malvern. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 76%
- Commute to another city - 22%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 63%
- Transit - 33%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 27%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in Malvern
In this neighbourhood, 25% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 56% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 13%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 9%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 31%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Malvern Homes
In Malvern, there are a mix of home types. Malvern has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 26%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 9%
- Row house - 26%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 23%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 32%
- Not condominium - 67%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 20%
- 3 bedrooms - 35%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 40%
- 1981 to 1990 - 27%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 3%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 70%
- Renter - 29%