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 vibrant and diverse area which fosters a deep sense of community spirit.
Modern detached homes built in the 1980s and 1990s with attractive features like finished basements and bright interiors.
A melting pot of cultures, with a high percentage of first and second-generation immigrants.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities make this neighbourhood perfect for families.
Milliken has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Milliken was named after after Norman Milliken, a United Empire Loyalist, who settled here in 1807. The neighbourhood only gave up its final farming activities in the early 1980s. The neighbourhood’s housing stock is composed mainly of modern, detached homes built in the 1980s and 1990s.
People & Families in Milliken
Families with kids make up 53% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 86 different ethnic origins, and 74% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
7,690
Neighbourhood Population
26,572
Household Size
- 1 person - 11%
- 2 persons - 25%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 22%
Household Types
- One-person households - 11%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 53%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 11%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 35%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 73%
- East Indian - 5%
- Sri Lankan - 5%
- Filipino - 4%
- Canadian - 3%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 24%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 9%
Milliken Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, 2 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Islamic, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
9
Private Schools
2
Public
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Port Royal Public School
- Milliken Public School
- Agnes Macphail Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Henry Kelsey Senior Public School
- Agincourt Collegiate Institute
- Macklin Public School
- Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
- Banting and Best Public School
- Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
- Lynnwood Heights Junior Public School
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Milliken
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 38 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 7.
Number of Parks
5
Number of Recreation Facilities
38
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 9
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 8
- Sports Fields - 8
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 4
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Milliken
There are 278 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Milliken GO. In Milliken, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 64%
- Commute to another city - 36%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 72%
- Transit - 24%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 22%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Milliken
In this neighbourhood, 24% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 44% have any postsecondary education. The accommodation and food services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 15%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $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 - 6%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 33%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Accommodation and food services - 14%
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Retail trade - 13%
Employment
- Employed - 49% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 45% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Milliken Homes
In Milliken, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood 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 - 51%
- Semi-detached house - 7%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 25%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 28%
- Not condominium - 71%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 21%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 36%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 23%
- 1981 to 1990 - 53%
- 1991 to 2000 - 16%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 88%
- Renter - 11%