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 community with a mix of residents of all ages and ethnicities.
Mostly condos and apartments, with a mix of older and newer homes.
A welcoming community with a high percentage of first and second-generation immigrants.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a variety of recreational facilities.
Etobicoke West Mall 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. Etobicoke West Mall is located just east of the 427 Express Highway. The main arterial roads in the community, such as The West Mall, The East Mall and Burnhamthorpe Road, contain a mix of rental and condominium high-rise apartments and townhouses.
People & Families in Etobicoke West Mall
Families with kids make up 46% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 28% of households are one person living alone. People in Etobicoke West Mall come from 129 different ethnic origins, and 53% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,575
Neighbourhood Population
11,848
Household Size
- 1 person - 28%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 28%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 45%
- Couples without children - 18%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 36%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 11%
- Canadian - 10%
- Scottish - 8%
- Ukrainian - 7%
- Irish - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 3%
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 - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 10%
Etobicoke West Mall Schools
Etobicoke West Mall has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Public
Having Fun in Etobicoke West Mall
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 5 parks in Etobicoke West Mall, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
5
Number of Recreation Facilities
15
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Pool - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 2
Getting Around in Etobicoke West Mall
There are 65 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Etobicoke West Mall, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 67%
- Commute to another city - 32%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 62%
- Transit - 31%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 16%
Work and Education in Etobicoke West Mall
In Etobicoke West Mall, 35% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 15%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $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 - 9%
- $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 - 28%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
- Manufacturing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Etobicoke West Mall Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 38% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% 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 - 20%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 69%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 38%
- Not condominium - 60%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 16%
- 2 bedrooms - 38%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 10%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 56%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 10%
- 1960 or before - 23%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 53%
- Renter - 47%