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Oakwood Living / Neighbourhood guide

Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Oakwood Living
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

Oakwood Living location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of Fairbanks can be found in the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

464 Oakwood Ave, York, ON M6E 2W6, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

464 Oakwood Ave, York, ON M6E 2W6, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Fairbanks

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Fairbanks is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Toronto. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, the vibe can still be quite lively around its main streets, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Fairbanks is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Greenery is not particularly prominent in this part of the city; to be more specific, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. However, parks are very easy to get to since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

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Getting around

This part of Toronto provides home buyers with several alternative methods of transportation. Commuting by public transit is very convenient in Fairbanks. Residents can rely on a multitude of rapid transit stations with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University). The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. Many of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also very suitable for pedestrians; running day-to-day errands is straightforward without needing to resort to a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. Bicycling is convenient in Fairbanks.

Everyday essentials

It is usually possible for house buyers in Fairbanks to buy general and specialty groceries by foot. Moreover, thanks to over 100 restaurants and a few cafes, Fairbanks is a very good place in which to eat out. Property owners benefit from a large number of clothing stores within a short distance. Concerning education, daycares and schools are straightforward to get to by foot from any location in Fairbanks.

Local character

Fairbanks is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Toronto. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, the vibe can still be quite lively around its main streets, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Fairbanks is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Greenery is not particularly prominent in this part of the city; to be more specific, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. However, parks are very easy to get to since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Surrounding homes

In Fairbanks, around 40% of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. A majority of the housing growth in this part of the city took place before the 1960s. This area has a good selection of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this neighbourhood.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Oakwood Living
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

3.2/ 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

4.7/ 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

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.2/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.4/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

2.9/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.7/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.4/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.6/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

4.1/ 5

Very few 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

Oakwood Living 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.

202 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school245 m

Spectrum Alternative Senior School

529 Vaughan Road

7-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school320 m

D'Arcy McGee Catholic School

20 Bansley Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school589 m

Leo Baeck Day School, the

501 Arlington Avenue

site based

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Elementary school653 m

J R Wilcox Community School

231 Ava Rd

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school694 m

Rawlinson Community School

231 Glenholme Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school774 m

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

636 Glenholme Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school / High school838 m

Lycée Français de Toronto

2327 Dufferin St

site based

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Elementary school866 m

St John Bosco Catholic School

75 Holmesdale Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school906 m

Fairbank Public School

2335 Dufferin St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Humewood Community School

15 Cherrywood Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.2 km

Oakwood Collegiate Institute

991 St Clair Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.6 km

Loretto College School

151 Rosemount Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.8 km

St Michael's College School

1515 Bathurst St

site based, all year round

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High school2.0 km

Forest Hill Collegiate Institute

730 Eglinton Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Forest Hill Tutoring

423 Spadina Road

site based, all year round

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High school2.5 km

Toronto Academy of Emc

10 Gurney Crescent

online/site based

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Transit nearby

39 places
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Dining nearby

54 places
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Restaurant898 m

Celebrity Pure Vegetarian Cuisine & Retail

1474 Eglinton Ave W

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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

60 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Fairbanks
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 Oakwood Living. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$129,510

Residents in the study area

4,288

Owner households

56.8%

Commute on foot

1.8%

Population age

0 to 4
5.6%
5 to 9
5.4%
10 to 14
5.0%
15 to 19
4.4%
20 to 34
20.9%
35 to 49
22.8%
50 to 64
19.9%
65 to 79
11.6%
80 and over
4.3%

Housing type

Single detached
39.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
24.0%
Apartment 5 or more floors
14.3%
Semi detached
14.3%
Duplex
7.9%
Row houses
0.2%

Household composition

Single person
28.9%
Multi person
7.6%
Single family
62.6%
Multi family
0.9%

Commute mode

Car
51.4%
Public transit
40.2%
Other
5.0%
Foot
1.8%
Bicycle
1.6%
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Income

Average household income
$129,510
Average individual income
$52,475

Total

Total individuals
4,288

Owners vs Renters

Owners
56.8%
Renters
43.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.2%
English and French
8.9%
Other
4.8%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
22.4%
High school
25.9%
Trade certificate
4.4%
College certificate
15.5%
University certificate
2.4%
Bachelor degree
22.1%
Post graduate degree
7.3%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
61.2%
Portuguese
10.5%
Spanish
5.8%
English and non-official language(s)
5.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
5.0%
Italian
4.8%
Tigrigna
2.3%
Greek
1.9%
French
1.2%
Mandarin
0.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Russian
0.1%
English and French
0.0%
Ilocano
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 Oakwood Living:
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

Oakwood Living 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

464 Oakwood Ave, York, ON M6E 2W6, 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 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: 43.690083, -79.44000919999999. 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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