Toronto Neighbourhoods
Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan

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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Diverse and vibrant, with a strong sense of community and plenty of recreational opportunities.

Property Pulse

A mix of older homes and high-rise apartments, with spacious interiors and attractive amenities.

Community Canvas

A melting pot of cultures, with a strong presence of families and a friendly atmosphere.

What You'll Love

Great schools, abundant parks, and easy access to Highway 401 and shopping.

Have a look around Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan.

Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan 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. The neighbourhood, which includes the Tam O'Shanter (east of Warden) and Sullivan (west of Warden) communities, takes its name from Tam O'Shanter golf course and O'Sullivan's Corners. It is located just north of Highway 401 and contains a mix of high rise apartments and detached homes.

People & Families in Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan

Families with kids make up 46% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 136 different ethnic origins, and 66% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

10,070

Neighbourhood Population

27,446

Household Size

  • 1 person - 23%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 15%
  • 5 or more persons - 11%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 24%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 46%
  • Couples without children - 20%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 34%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 63%
  • 65 years and over - 22%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Chinese - 33%
  • East Indian - 9%
  • Filipino - 8%
  • Canadian - 7%
  • English - 6%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 8%
  • 35 to 44 years - 13%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 14%
  • 85 years and over - 7%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 14%

Having Fun in Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan

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 11 parks in this neighbourhood, with 64 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

64

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 12
  • Tennis Courts - 10
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 16
  • Sports Fields - 11
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Golf Course - 1
  • Sports Courts - 3
  • Trails - 3
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan

There are 122 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Ellesmere Station. In Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 76%
  • Commute to another city - 23%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 60%
  • Transit - 35%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
  • 60 minutes and over - 21%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 11%

Work and Education in Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan

In Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan, 39% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 20%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $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 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
  • $200,000 and over - 4%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 26%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 10%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 50% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 44% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Tam O'Shanter - Sullivan Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 37% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% 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 - 30%
  • Semi-detached house - 1%
  • Duplex - 6%
  • Row house - 8%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 48%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 26%
  • Not condominium - 73%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 17%
  • 2 bedrooms - 30%
  • 3 bedrooms - 27%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 22%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 51%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 9%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 13%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 2%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 2%
  • 1960 or before - 17%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 56%
  • Renter - 43%

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