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1939 Altona Road Townhomes / Neighbourhood guide

Pickering · A CLOSER LOOK

1939 Altona Road Townhomes
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

1939 Altona Road Townhomes location:
Pickering.

The neighbourhood of Highbush can be found in the city of Pickering, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

1939 Altona Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1M8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Pickering

1939 Altona Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1M8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Highbush

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Highbush is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of Pickering is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is very easy to reach green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to visit.

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Getting around

The car is usually the best approach to move around in this part of the city. It is a reasonably short drive to the closest highway from any location in Highbush, and accessing a parking spot is generally easy. In contrast, the public transit service in this area is not very frequent. Nonetheless, residents are served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very practical for property owners in this neighbourhood because running daily errands is impractical without a car. On the other hand, cycling is convenient in Highbush.

Everyday essentials

It is occasionally possible for property owners in this part of the city to shop for groceries by foot. Nevertheless, pharmacies are generally easy to access as a pedestrian and provide some staple foods. Residents can enjoy a few restaurants and cafes as well. When it comes to education, parents and their schoolchildren will welcome the proximity to primary schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from vast majority properties for sale in this part of the city. On the other hand, there are no high schools in Highbush.

Local character

Highbush is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of Pickering is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is very easy to reach green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Surrounding homes

In Highbush, around two thirds of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining dwellings are mainly townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened between 1990 and 2000. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy nearly 90% of the properties in Highbush and the remainder are rented.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

1939 Altona Road Townhomes
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

0.4/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Pickering: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.4/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Pickering: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

1.2/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Pickering: 1.7 / 5

Groceries

1.8/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Pickering: 3.3 / 5

Wellness

1.1/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Pickering: 1.3 / 5

Restaurants

2.1/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Pickering: 2.9 / 5

Walking

0.8/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

2.7/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pickering: 2.4 / 5

Driving

4.8/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

0.6/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Pickering: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

1.5/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Pickering: 2.7 / 5

Childcare

4.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Pickering: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

1.1/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Pickering: 1.8 / 5

Cafés

1.3/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Pickering: 2.3 / 5

Quiet

3.4/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Pickering: 4.6 / 5

Parks

3.7/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Pickering: 0.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

1939 Altona Road Townhomes nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

93 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
Elementary school867 m

Westcreek Public School

1779 Westcreek

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school905 m

Altona Forest Public School

405 Woodsmere

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

St Elizabeth Seton Catholic School

490 Strouds Lane

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Highbush Public School

605 Stroud's Lane

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

St Monica Catholic School

275 Twyn Rivers Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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High school1.6 km

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

1918 Whites Rd

9-12 · catholic · Durham Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Elizabeth B Phin Public School

1500 Rougemont Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Gandatsetiagon Public School

1868 Parkside Dr

JK-8 · regular · Durham District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Dunbarton High School

655 Sheppard Ave

9-12 · french immersion, regular · Durham District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

Crawford Adventist Academy (East Campus)

1765 Meadowview Ave Ave

site based

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Elementary school2.6 km

Montessori Learning Centre

401 Kingston Rd

site based

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High school4.2 km

Pine Ridge Secondary School

2155 Liverpool Rd N

9-12 · regular · Durham District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

16 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

3 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Highbush
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 1939 Altona Road Townhomes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$166,674

Residents in the study area

967

Owner households

90.8%

Commute on foot

0.9%

Population age

0 to 4
6.0%
5 to 9
6.0%
10 to 14
6.1%
15 to 19
8.5%
20 to 34
20.2%
35 to 49
21.6%
50 to 64
22.1%
65 to 79
8.2%
80 and over
1.4%

Housing type

Single detached
56.6%
Row houses
29.9%
Semi detached
11.8%
Duplex
1.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
11.9%
Multi person
1.7%
Single family
84.5%
Multi family
2.0%

Commute mode

Car
90.2%
Public transit
7.6%
Other
1.3%
Foot
0.9%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$166,674
Average individual income
$63,710

Total

Total individuals
967

Owners vs Renters

Owners
90.8%
Renters
9.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.8%
English and French
8.0%
Other
1.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.2%
High school
26.2%
Trade certificate
4.8%
College certificate
22.5%
University certificate
3.0%
Bachelor degree
24.6%
Post graduate degree
5.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
76.4%
Tamil
6.1%
English and non-official language(s)
5.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
3.0%
Urdu
2.5%
Gujarati
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
Arabic
1.4%
Spanish
0.8%
Mandarin
0.8%
Dari
0.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.4%
Macedonian
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 1939 Altona Road Townhomes:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Durham District School Board ↗Durham Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

1939 Altona Road Townhomes address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1939 Altona Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1M8, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.831528, -79.141953. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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