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Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Matrix
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

Matrix location:
Toronto.

Situated within the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Scarborough City Centre is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario.

McCowan Rd & Ellesmere Rd, Toronto, ON M1H, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

McCowan Rd & Ellesmere Rd, Toronto, ON M1H, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Scarborough City Centre

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Scarborough City Centre is a great neighbourhood for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Toronto, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, there is a very small amount of greenery in this area; although, green spaces, including White Haven Park and Birkdale Ravine, are very well-situated and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to reach.

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Getting around

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is very convenient to travel in Scarborough City Centre. The transit in Scarborough City Centre is very good. In particular, house owners benefit from around 30 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. Scarborough City Centre will also draw people who value residing in an area that's walkable as it is moderately walking-friendly; meeting daily needs is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is convenient in this neighbourhood.

Everyday essentials

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Scarborough City Centre. Moreover, there are over 50 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops to enjoy in Scarborough City Centre. House buyers can find numerous nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, in Scarborough City Centre, parents and their children will usually be able to reach daycares and schools without a car.

Local character

Scarborough City Centre is a great neighbourhood for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Toronto, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. However, there is a very small amount of greenery in this area; although, green spaces, including White Haven Park and Birkdale Ravine, are very well-situated and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to reach.

Surrounding homes

Homeowners occupy around 60% of the units in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are rented. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Matrix
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

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.4/ 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

3.6/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

3.1/ 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

1.7/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.6/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.0/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.1/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.8/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.6/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

4.3/ 5

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

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Matrix 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.

190 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

18 places
Elementary school310 m

Mac Al-Furqan School

60 Town Centre Court

site based

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High school315 m

Northway Collegiate

700-55 Town centre court

online/site based, all year round

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High school316 m

Innunco Academy

5200 Yonge Street

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school376 m

North Bendale Junior Public School

29 Aveline Cres

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school533 m

Madinatul-Uloom Academy

670 Progress Ave

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school533 m

Madinatul Uloom Academy Inc

710 Progress Ave

site based

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Elementary school593 m

St Victor Catholic School

20 Bernadine St

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school596 m

New Covenant Church School

1800 Ellesmere Rd

site based

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Elementary school650 m

Al Haadi (9828770 Canada Institute)

690 Progress Avenue

site based

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High school / Elementary school708 m

Madinatul Uloom Academy - Scarborough

670 Progress Avenue

online/site based, all year round

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Elementary school726 m

St Andrews Public School

60 Brimorton Dr

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school792 m

Alternative Scarborough Education 1

45 Windover Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school813 m

Advanced Christian Academy

1100 Bellamy Rd N

site based

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High school1.3 km

Talenta Academy

2020 Ellesmere Road

site based, all year round

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High school1.5 km

Canadian Tamil Academy

8 Milner Avenue

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.7 km

Z3 Education Centre

1200 Markham M1H 3C3

online/site based, all year round

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High school1.9 km

Future Hope Academy

3000 Lawrence Ave E.

site based, all year round

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High school2.0 km

Woburn Collegiate Institute

2222 Ellesmere Rd

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

54 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Scarborough City Centre
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 Matrix. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$96,850

Residents in the study area

3,791

Owner households

66.2%

Commute on foot

3.5%

Population age

0 to 4
4.5%
5 to 9
3.9%
10 to 14
3.0%
15 to 19
3.0%
20 to 34
32.1%
35 to 49
20.2%
50 to 64
16.8%
65 to 79
11.8%
80 and over
4.8%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
81.4%
Single detached
12.5%
Duplex
2.0%
Row houses
1.6%
Semi detached
1.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
1.0%

Household composition

Single person
36.0%
Multi person
7.7%
Single family
55.6%
Multi family
0.7%

Commute mode

Car
66.6%
Public transit
27.3%
Foot
3.5%
Other
2.5%
Bicycle
0.1%
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Income

Average household income
$96,850
Average individual income
$45,418

Total

Total individuals
3,791

Owners vs Renters

Owners
66.2%
Renters
33.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.7%
Other
5.0%
English and French
4.2%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.9%
High school
25.9%
Trade certificate
3.3%
College certificate
16.0%
University certificate
2.9%
Bachelor degree
30.9%
Post graduate degree
10.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
42.5%
Mandarin
13.1%
Yue (Cantonese)
12.1%
English and non-official language(s)
9.4%
Tamil
6.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
5.4%
Hindi
3.4%
Gujarati
2.8%
Bengali
2.3%
Urdu
1.9%
Telugu
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
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 Matrix:
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

Matrix 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

McCowan Rd & Ellesmere Rd, Toronto, ON M1H, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 43.7722523, -79.2515481. 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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