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Mississauga · A CLOSER LOOK

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The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

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Mississauga.

Rathwood-Applewood is a neighbourhood within Mississauga, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

4070 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1M4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Mississauga

4070 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1M4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Rathwood-Applewood

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

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you spend your day.

Rathwood-Applewood offers a wide selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy ambience. It is very easy to access parks from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to explore. Finally, the majority of sections of this neighbourhood are very serene and quiet, but some other areas can be noisy, especially.

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Getting around

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is reasonably simple to travel in this part of the city. Rathwood-Applewood is fairly convenient for those who prefer to travel by walking; many daily needs are easy to carry out without needing to resort to a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. This area is also amenable to bicycling because the cycling network is reasonably good. Rathwood-Applewood is rather transit friendly. For instance, property owners can count on Dixie Station West Platform B and Dixie Station East Platform A with access to the Meadowvale Express. There are about 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by. Rathwood-Applewood is also very car friendly. It is convenient to park.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in this area, daycares and schools are nearby. As far as eating is concerned, it is very convenient to access the closest grocery store without a car from most houses for sale in Rathwood-Applewood. In addition, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Residents have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores.

Local character

Rathwood-Applewood offers a wide selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy ambience. It is very easy to access parks from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to explore. Finally, the majority of sections of this neighbourhood are very serene and quiet, but some other areas can be noisy, especially.

Surrounding homes

Around 40% of homes in Rathwood-Applewood were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. In this part of the city, about 70% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, but single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between renters and owners. This area offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

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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

2.7/ 5

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Mississauga: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

3.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Mississauga: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

3.3/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Mississauga: 2.6 / 5

Groceries

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Mississauga: 3.9 / 5

Wellness

3.4/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Mississauga: 3.0 / 5

Restaurants

4.0/ 5

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

Mississauga: 3.4 / 5

Walking

1.3/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Mississauga: 2.9 / 5

Cycling

3.1/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Mississauga: 2.9 / 5

Driving

4.8/ 5

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

Mississauga: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

1.4/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Mississauga: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Mississauga: 3.5 / 5

Childcare

4.5/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Mississauga: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

2.2/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Mississauga: 1.9 / 5

Cafés

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Mississauga: 3.1 / 5

Quiet

1.3/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Mississauga: 4.3 / 5

Parks

4.0/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Mississauga: 4.2 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

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

173 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school641 m

Glenhaven Senior Public School

3570 Havenwood Dr.

6-8 · regular · Peel District School Board

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Elementary school688 m

St Basil School

4235 Golden Orchard Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school726 m

St Sofia School

3540 Havenwood Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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High school955 m

Glenforest Secondary School

3575 Fieldgate Dr

9-12 · regular, international baccalaureate · Peel District School Board

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Elementary school964 m

Burnhamthorpe Public School

3465 Golden Orchard Dr

JK-6 · regular, french immersion · Peel District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School

1120 Runningbrook Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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High school1.2 km

Maple Ridge Academy

1550 South Gateway Rd.

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.3 km

St Alfred School

3341 Havenwood Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Forest Glen Public School

3400 Ponytrail Dr

JK-6 · regular · Peel District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Sts Martha & Mary Separate School

1760 Bough Beeches Blvd

JK-8 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Brian W. Fleming Public School

3255 Havenwood Dr

JK-6 · regular · Peel District School Board

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High school1.8 km

Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School

4555 Tomken Rd

9-12 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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High school1.8 km

John Cabot Catholic Secondary School

635 Willowbank Trail

9-12 · catholic · Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

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High school1.9 km

Applewood Heights Secondary School

945 Bloor St E

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

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High school2.4 km

Toronto World School

5170 Dixie Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.4 km

Silverthorn Collegiate Institute

291 Mill Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.8 km

Canadian Southeastern Academy

977 Pantera Drive

online/site based, all year round

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High school3.1 km

Ontario Premier School

2570 Haines Road

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Transit nearby

38 places
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Dining nearby

48 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

37 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Rathwood-Applewood
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 Highlight. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$118,404

Residents in the study area

1,933

Owner households

71.7%

Commute on foot

2.5%

Population age

0 to 4
3.3%
5 to 9
4.1%
10 to 14
4.8%
15 to 19
5.2%
20 to 34
15.8%
35 to 49
16.8%
50 to 64
21.7%
65 to 79
19.1%
80 and over
9.3%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
49.4%
Single detached
30.6%
Row houses
13.8%
Semi detached
3.2%
Duplex
2.1%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.9%

Household composition

Single person
32.7%
Multi person
2.8%
Single family
63.4%
Multi family
1.1%

Commute mode

Car
83.1%
Public transit
10.1%
Other
4.3%
Foot
2.5%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$118,404
Average individual income
$48,446

Total

Total individuals
1,933

Owners vs Renters

Owners
71.7%
Renters
28.3%

Official language knowledge

English only
89.3%
English and French
6.6%
Other
4.1%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
16.5%
High school
30.2%
Trade certificate
4.9%
College certificate
19.2%
University certificate
1.8%
Bachelor degree
20.5%
Post graduate degree
6.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
58.2%
Polish
9.5%
English and non-official language(s)
6.2%
Ukrainian
5.9%
Italian
4.0%
Serbian
3.2%
Spanish
3.0%
Portuguese
2.6%
Vietnamese
2.1%
Arabic
1.8%
Mandarin
1.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.5%
Urdu
0.4%
Croatian
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 Highlight:
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.

Peel District School Board ↗Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board ↗Toronto District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

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THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

4070 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 1M4, Canada

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
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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: 43.62366, -79.60477999999999. 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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