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MILA Towns / Neighbourhood guide

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MILA 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

MILA Towns location:
Toronto.

Bendale is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

2740 Lawrence Avenue East. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

2740 Lawrence Avenue East

Provider neighbourhood

Bendale

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Bendale offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of Toronto is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there is a good amount of greenery in this neighbourhood; public green spaces, such as Birkdale Ravine and Thomson Memorial Park, are very well-situated and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to access. Residents will also find that numerous tree-lined streets are prominent.

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Getting around

Bendale affords house buyers the choice between a variety of means of transportation. Travelling by public transit is easy in this area by reason of Eglinton with access to the Lakeshore East, and about 30 nearby bus lines. This neighbourhood is also fairly suitable for people who like to get around as pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Bendale is moderately bicycling-friendly.

Everyday essentials

It is usually feasible for property owners in this area to do their groceries as pedestrians. In addition, Bendale is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. Home buyers benefit from numerous nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, parents and their schoolchildren will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in Bendale.

Local character

Bendale offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of Toronto is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, there is a good amount of greenery in this neighbourhood; public green spaces, such as Birkdale Ravine and Thomson Memorial Park, are very well-situated and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to access. Residents will also find that numerous tree-lined streets are prominent.

Surrounding homes

In Bendale, roughly 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood while the remainder are rented. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of the city were constructed before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

MILA 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

5.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

3.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.2/ 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

3.9/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

1.8/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.6/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.4/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

1.7/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.7/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.1/ 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

MILA 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.

182 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
High school138 m

David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute

125 Brockley Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school246 m

Madina Academy

2680 Lawrence Avenue East

site based, all year round

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Elementary school475 m

Donwood Park Public School

61 Dorcot Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school654 m

Simra Academy Private School

2929 Lawrence Avenue East

site based, all year round

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Elementary school808 m

Charles Gordon Senior Public School

25 Marcos Blvd

7-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school / High school845 m

Future Hope Academy

3000 Lawrence Ave E.

site based, all year round

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Elementary school947 m

Hunter's Glen Junior Public School

16 Haileybury Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

St Albert Catholic School

1125 Midland Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

Knob Hill Public School

25 Seminole Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Alternative Scarborough Education 1

45 Windover Drive

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Edgewood Public School

230 Birkdale Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

St Andrews Public School

60 Brimorton Dr

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Lord Roberts Junior Public School

165 Lord Roberts Dr

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.6 km

Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute

2239 Lawrence Ave E

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.8 km

St Joan of Arc Catholic Academy

959 Midland Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Amanah Academy North America Foundation

4140 Finch Ave E

site based

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High school2.3 km

Delta Academy Inc

1160 Tapscott Road

site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

33 places
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Dining nearby

47 places
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Restaurant1.3 km

Karaikudi Chettinad South Indian Restaurant

1225 Kennedy Rd

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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

53 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Bendale
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 MILA Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$95,339

Residents in the study area

3,278

Owner households

43.2%

Commute on foot

2.5%

Population age

0 to 4
5.9%
5 to 9
7.1%
10 to 14
7.6%
15 to 19
8.2%
20 to 34
21.9%
35 to 49
18.0%
50 to 64
18.3%
65 to 79
9.5%
80 and over
3.4%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
52.6%
Single detached
19.8%
Duplex
9.8%
Semi detached
8.1%
Row houses
5.5%
Apartment 1-4 floors
4.2%

Household composition

Single person
16.7%
Multi person
6.7%
Single family
74.7%
Multi family
1.9%

Commute mode

Car
66.7%
Public transit
26.9%
Other
3.9%
Foot
2.5%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$95,339
Average individual income
$35,412

Total

Total individuals
3,278

Owners vs Renters

Renters
56.8%
Owners
43.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.2%
Other
6.1%
English and French
3.6%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
25.6%
High school
30.2%
Trade certificate
3.8%
College certificate
15.7%
University certificate
2.0%
Bachelor degree
17.8%
Post graduate degree
5.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
2.1

Mother tongue

English
41.7%
Gujarati
13.1%
English and non-official language(s)
9.8%
Urdu
9.4%
Tamil
7.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
4.7%
Bengali
4.0%
Arabic
3.9%
Dari
3.1%
Pashto
2.0%
Hindi
0.6%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Spanish
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 MILA 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.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

MILA Towns 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

2740 Lawrence Avenue East

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 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: 43.753857, -79.2600033. 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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