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Elderwood Towns / Neighbourhood guide

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Elderwood Towns
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Elderwood Towns location:
Toronto.

Forest Hill South is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

75 Elderwood Drive. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

75 Elderwood Drive

Provider neighbourhood

Forest Hill South

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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, Forest Hill South is a fairly good option. Forest Hill South is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. However, the greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent; public green spaces, including Sir Winston Churchill Park and Nordheimer Ravine, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its main streets can still be quite lively, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Getting around

Forest Hill South allows home buyers to get around using several modes of transportation. The transit in this part of the city is very good due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 20 nearby bus lines. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Toronto are located in places that are also very convenient for people who like to get around by foot; all day-to-day needs can be met without a car, and various businesses are rather close at hand. Forest Hill South will draw active people because it is fairly suitable for cycling. More specifically, a bike share station can generally be found in close proximity.

Everyday essentials

It is a very short trip to access daycares and schools from any location in Forest Hill South. Concerning eating, it is very often an option for home buyers in this area to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Additionally, thanks to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in Forest Hill South, there is almost always a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a very short stroll to an excellent variety of clothing stores.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Forest Hill South is a fairly good option. Forest Hill South is very quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. However, the greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent; public green spaces, including Sir Winston Churchill Park and Nordheimer Ravine, are especially well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is very good. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its main streets can still be quite lively, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Surrounding homes

In Forest Hill South, roughly half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy around 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood and the rest are occupied by owners. Around 40% of homes in this part of Toronto were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Elderwood Towns
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

3.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

5.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.3/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

3.8/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.0/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

4.6/ 5

Exceptional number of street trees and nearby parks

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.0/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.6/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.3/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.9/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

2.1/ 5

Some 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

Elderwood Towns 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.

209 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school48 m

Robbins Hebrew Academy

1700 Bathurst Street

site based

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Elementary school610 m

Cedarvale Community School

145 Ava Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school731 m

Alive Montessori & Private School

2 Wembley Road

site based

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High school750 m

Forest Hill Collegiate Institute

730 Eglinton Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school755 m

Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School

78 Dunloe Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school910 m

Leo Baeck Day School, the

501 Arlington Avenue

site based

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High school1.1 km

Forest Hill Tutoring

423 Spadina Road

site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.1 km

J R Wilcox Community School

231 Ava Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Humewood Community School

15 Cherrywood Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

West Preparatory Junior Public School

70 Ridge Hill Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

North Preparatory Junior Public School

1100 Spadina Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.2 km

Lev Academics

463 Eglinton Avenue West

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school / High school1.3 km

St Michael's College School

1515 Bathurst St

site based, all year round

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High school1.3 km

Bishop Strachan School, the

298 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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High school1.7 km

Upper Canada College

200 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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High school1.7 km

Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School

1107 Avenue Rd

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Oakwood Collegiate Institute

991 St Clair Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

41 places
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Dining nearby

60 places
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Restaurant410 m

Bomba Gelato

St. Lawrence Market North Entrance on Market Street Side So

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Restaurant410 m

Holts Caf Contemporary Canadian Cuisine

Holt Renfrew Bloor

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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

59 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Forest Hill South
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 Elderwood Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$341,510

Residents in the study area

2,389

Owner households

51.1%

Commute on foot

5.4%

Population age

0 to 4
4.4%
5 to 9
5.8%
10 to 14
7.1%
15 to 19
6.3%
20 to 34
18.1%
35 to 49
20.9%
50 to 64
19.4%
65 to 79
14.5%
80 and over
3.5%

Housing type

Single detached
46.2%
Apartment 1-4 floors
31.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
20.2%
Duplex
1.1%
Semi detached
1.1%
Row houses
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
31.9%
Multi person
4.3%
Single family
63.4%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
61.8%
Public transit
21.7%
Other
9.9%
Foot
5.4%
Bicycle
1.3%
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Income

Average household income
$341,510
Average individual income
$137,120

Total

Total individuals
2,389

Owners vs Renters

Owners
51.1%
Renters
48.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.7%
English and French
11.1%
Other
1.2%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
9.1%
High school
19.4%
Trade certificate
1.8%
College certificate
11.9%
University certificate
5.0%
Bachelor degree
35.5%
Post graduate degree
17.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
83.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
3.8%
English and non-official language(s)
3.5%
Spanish
2.6%
French
1.1%
Portuguese
1.1%
Russian
1.0%
Italian
0.9%
Yiddish
0.8%
Arabic
0.7%
Mandarin
0.5%
Hebrew
0.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.2%
Iranian Persian
0.1%
Hungarian
0.1%
Greek
0.1%
Ilocano
0.0%
Polish
0.0%

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 Elderwood Towns:
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.

Toronto District School Board ↗Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Elderwood Towns address
& directions.

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

YOUR VISIT

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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.

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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: 43.6954214, -79.4229347. 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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