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 mix of historic buildings and rich cultural heritage.
Condos and townhouses, with a mix of older and newer homes. Spacious and open-concept layouts.
A multicultural community with a mix of residents of all ages, including young professionals and families.
A lively restaurant and café scene, historic and distinct smaller neighbourhoods, and many family and dog friendly parks.
South Riverdale 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. South Riverdale is the southern half of the Riverdale neighbourhood and comprises many smaller neighbourhoods, including Leslieville, the Port Lands, Studio District, Riverside, East Toronto Chinatown, and the Gerrard India Bazaar. The area is a mixed income and multicultural neighbourhood currently experiencing a trend of gentrification along Queen St. East and Broadview Ave. It is known for its many historic buildings and rich cultural heritage. In the southern part of South Riverdale, industrial warehouses along Lakeshore Avenue house production studios, and many people working in film and television live in the old Victorians found along the area's side streets.
People & Families in South Riverdale
Families with kids make up 32% of households in South Riverdale, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 36% of households are one person living alone. People in South Riverdale come from 148 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
12,080
Neighbourhood Population
27,876
Household Size
- 1 person - 35%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 11%
- 5 or more persons - 5%
Household Types
- One-person households - 35%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 31%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 21%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 23%
- English - 21%
- Irish - 19%
- Canadian - 18%
- Scottish - 18%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 19%
- 35 to 44 years - 24%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 15%
- 65 to 74 years - 9%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 21%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 5%
South Riverdale Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 19 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 2 alternative/special schools serving South Riverdale. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, Vocational, International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
19
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Public
- Blake Street Junior Public School
- ÉÉ Gabrielle-Roy
- ÉS Michelle-O'Bonsawin
- Monarch Park Collegiate Institute
- Bruce Public School
- Kew Beach Junior Public School
- Roden Public School
- Duke of Connaught Jr & Sr Public School
- Pape Avenue Junior Public School
- Jarvis Collegiate Institute
- Nelson Mandela Park Public School
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute
- Collège français secondaire
- Dundas Junior Public School
- Leslieville Junior Public School
- Morse Street Junior Public School
- Bowmore Road Jr and Sr Public School
- Queen Alexandra Middle School
- ÉÉ La Mosaïque
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in South Riverdale
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in South Riverdale feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 23 parks in this neighbourhood, with 94 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
23
Number of Recreation Facilities
94
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 16
- Dog Parks - 6
- Pools - 4
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 12
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 7
- Sports Fields - 6
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pads - 9
- Skateboard Parks - 2
- Beaches - 4
- Sports Courts - 3
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Boating Facilities - 2
- Community Gardens - 2
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trails - 7
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gyms - 2
Getting Around in South Riverdale
There are 156 transit stops in South Riverdale. Rail stations include Pape Station. In South Riverdale, 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 - 89%
- Commute to another city - 11%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 40%
- Transit - 39%
- Walk/bike - 18%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 31%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in South Riverdale
In this neighbourhood, 48% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 19%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $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 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Management occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 16%
- Accommodation and food services - 9%
- Finance and insurance - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
South Riverdale Homes
In South Riverdale, there are mostly condos and townhouses. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 41% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 7%
- Semi-detached house - 19%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 34%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 18%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 19%
- Not condominium - 80%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 26%
- 2 bedrooms - 27%
- 3 bedrooms - 31%
- No bedrooms - 2%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 11%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 12%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 5%
- 2011 to 2016 - 10%
- 1960 or before - 57%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 59%
- Renter - 40%