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522 University Avenue Condos
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

522 University Avenue Condos location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of Kensington-Chinatown is part of the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

522 University Avenue. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

522 University Avenue

Provider neighbourhood

Kensington-Chinatown

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Kensington-Chinatown is a reasonably good option. Kensington-Chinatown is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There is not that much greenery in this neighbourhood; to be more precise, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. Nonetheless, green spaces, such as Trinity Bellwoods Park and Queen's Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it very easy to access them. Lastly, there are a very large number of things to do in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are almost always busy with people, numerous entertainment venues can be found nearby, and finding one of the over 50 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in especially convenient locations.

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Getting around

Homeowners in Kensington-Chinatown are presented with several choices to travel without using a car. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are especially convenient for pedestrians; most day-to-day needs can be met without a car, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. Kensington-Chinatown is also a very pleasant part of Toronto for cyclists. In particular, Kensington-Chinatown is home to fairly good bicycling infrastructure, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away. With plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 20 nearby bus lines, the great transit system makes transit a viable option for many. However, Kensington-Chinatown is not an especially convenient part of Toronto for travelling by car. Nevertheless, the majority of houses for sale are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway.

Everyday essentials

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short stroll away in this part of Toronto. Baldwin Street is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, there are over 600 restaurants and over 100 cafes to enjoy in Kensington-Chinatown. It is also especially convenient to access a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for instance on Queen Street. When it comes to education, parents and their kids will find that no matter where their home is located in Kensington-Chinatown, schools and daycares are nearby.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Kensington-Chinatown is a reasonably good option. Kensington-Chinatown is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There is not that much greenery in this neighbourhood; to be more precise, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. Nonetheless, green spaces, such as Trinity Bellwoods Park and Queen's Park, are especially well-distributed and there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it very easy to access them. Lastly, there are a very large number of things to do in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are almost always busy with people, numerous entertainment venues can be found nearby, and finding one of the over 50 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in especially convenient locations.

Surrounding homes

Renters occupy about 70% of the properties in Kensington-Chinatown and 30% are occupied by owners. In this neighbourhood, about 60% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 30% of properties in this part of the city were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

522 University Avenue Condos
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

4.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.7/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.6/ 5

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.2/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

4.7/ 5

Exceptionally suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

1.8/ 5

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

4.5/ 5

Highly vibrant atmosphere at all hours

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.8/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.9/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

522 University Avenue Condos 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.

210 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
High school232 m

Contact Alternative School School

132 Saint Patrick St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school346 m

Orde Street Public School

18 Orde St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school408 m

Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto

240 McCaul St

site based

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Elementary school / High school417 m

Cornerstone Preparatory - Main

177 Beverley St

online/site based

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High school425 m

Heydon Park Secondary School

70 D'Arcy St

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school504 m

Beverley School

64 Baldwin St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school504 m

Subway Academy II

64 Baldwin St

9-12 · alternative · Toronto District School Board

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High school717 m

Braemar College

229 College St

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school771 m

Ogden Junior Public School

33 Phoebe St

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school914 m

St Joseph's College School

74 Wellesley St W

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school927 m

St Michael's Choir (SR) School

67 Bond St

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school932 m

St Michael's Choir (Jr) School

66 Bond St

1-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school / High school947 m

Ymca Academy

15 Breadalbane Street

site based

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Elementary school / High school1.0 km

Maplebridge International School

100 King Street West St

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.1 km

Da Vinci School

33 Robert Street

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School

33 Robert St

K-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Connect International School

460 Str Richmond

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

46 places
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Dining nearby

57 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

60 places
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Shopping711 m

Victoria's Secret & PINK By Victoria's Secret

2131A Space-220 Yonge Street

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Kensington-Chinatown
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 522 University Avenue Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$118,499

Residents in the study area

6,017

Owner households

29.2%

Commute on foot

47.4%

Population age

0 to 4
2.8%
5 to 9
2.1%
10 to 14
1.7%
15 to 19
3.0%
20 to 34
47.6%
35 to 49
18.0%
50 to 64
13.0%
65 to 79
8.0%
80 and over
3.8%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
80.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
15.9%
Row houses
1.6%
Duplex
0.9%
Semi detached
0.8%
Single detached
0.2%

Household composition

Single person
53.4%
Multi person
14.8%
Single family
31.6%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Foot
47.4%
Public transit
23.5%
Car
17.8%
Other
6.1%
Bicycle
5.2%
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Income

Average household income
$118,499
Average individual income
$58,589

Total

Total individuals
6,017

Owners vs Renters

Renters
70.8%
Owners
29.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
84.2%
English and French
10.9%
Other
4.8%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.8%
High school
20.7%
Trade certificate
1.3%
College certificate
11.1%
University certificate
3.0%
Bachelor degree
38.7%
Post graduate degree
17.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
55.0%
Mandarin
14.3%
Yue (Cantonese)
9.1%
English and non-official language(s)
6.6%
Spanish
3.6%
Arabic
3.5%
French
2.6%
Korean
2.1%
Hindi
1.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Urdu
0.4%
Russian
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 522 University Avenue Condos:
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.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

522 University Avenue Condos 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

522 University Avenue

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

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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: 43.6558349, -79.38936. 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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