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Richmond Hill · A CLOSER LOOK

Observatory Hill
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

Observatory Hill location:
Richmond Hill.

The neighbourhood of Bayview Hill can be found in the town of Richmond Hill, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

Bayview Ave & Hillsview Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2K8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Richmond Hill

Bayview Ave & Hillsview Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2K8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Bayview Hill

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Bayview Hill is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This part of the town is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm. Lastly, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to public green spaces, including Beaver Greenway and Bayview Hill Park, since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to discover.

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Getting around

It is convenient to commute by bike in Bayview Hill. Bayview Hill is also moderately suitable for people who prefer to get around as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle. This part of the town is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from around 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, the favoured method of transportation in this part of the town is very often a car. Nearby highways are rather easy to access from any location in Bayview Hill, and it is straightforward to come across a place to park.

Everyday essentials

It is convenient to access the nearest supermarket without the use of a car in Bayview Hill. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With regards to education, daycares and primary schools are very easy to access as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Bayview Hill. However, there are only a limited number of high schools and thus they can be a long distance away.

Local character

Bayview Hill is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This part of the town is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm. Lastly, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to public green spaces, including Beaver Greenway and Bayview Hill Park, since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to discover.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing the overwhelming majority of buildings in Bayview Hill, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 95% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 5% are rented. The homes in this area are relatively new, since about 45% of its dwellings were built between 1980 and 1990, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s and the 2000s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Observatory Hill
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

2.3/ 5

At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Richmond Hill: 3.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Richmond Hill: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.8/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Richmond Hill: 2.0 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Richmond Hill: 3.4 / 5

Wellness

3.4/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Richmond Hill: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

3.8/ 5

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

Richmond Hill: 3.2 / 5

Walking

1.5/ 5

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

Richmond Hill: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

2.7/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Richmond Hill: 2.9 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Richmond Hill: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Richmond Hill: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

3.8/ 5

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

Richmond Hill: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Richmond Hill: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

1.3/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Richmond Hill: 1.2 / 5

Cafés

2.9/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Richmond Hill: 2.8 / 5

Quiet

2.4/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Richmond Hill: 4.5 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

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

Richmond Hill: 3.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Observatory Hill 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.

169 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school275 m

Richmond Hill Christian Academy

9711 Bayview Ave

site based

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Elementary school480 m

St Joseph Catholic Elementary School

301 Roney Ave

JK-8 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school781 m

Bayview Hill Elementary School

81 Strathearn Ave

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school849 m

Richmond Hill Montessori Private School

189 Weldrick Road East

site based

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Elementary school1.1 km

Walter Scott Public School

500 Major Mackenzie Dr E

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school1.2 km

Bayview Secondary School

10077 Bayview Ave

9-12 · english, international baccalaureate · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Sixteenth Avenue Public School

400 16th Ave

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Christ the King Catholic Elementary School

329 Valleymede Dr

JK-8 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Silver Stream Public School

180 Farmstead Rd

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school1.9 km

Quantum Academy

9555 Yonge Street

site based, all year round

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Elementary school1.9 km

Richmond Rose Public School

160 Frank Endean Rd

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school2.0 km

Laureates Academy for Gifted Students

8 Weldrick Road West

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.0 km

Discovery Academy Inc

10030 Yonge St

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.1 km

Rws, Richmond Hill World School

10087 Yonge St.

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.1 km

Deran Academy

8980 Woodbine Ave

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.2 km

Global Private School

10149 Yonge Street

online/site based

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High school2.2 km

Our Lady Queen of the World Ca High School

10475 Bayview Ave

9-12 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

41 places
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Dining nearby

39 places
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Restaurant1.2 km

Bayview Court Chinese Restaurant

1070 Major Mackenzie Dr E

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Restaurant1.2 km

Our Seafood Market By Nosso Talho

1070 Major Mackenzie Dr E Eas

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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

39 places
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Shopping1.2 km

Ecco Outlet Major Mackenzie Drive East

1070 Major Mackenzie Drive East

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Bayview Hill
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 Observatory Hill. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$157,601

Residents in the study area

1,137

Owner households

77.2%

Commute on foot

0.2%

Population age

0 to 4
3.1%
5 to 9
5.1%
10 to 14
6.2%
15 to 19
5.9%
20 to 34
18.1%
35 to 49
19.1%
50 to 64
20.7%
65 to 79
17.4%
80 and over
4.5%

Housing type

Single detached
85.2%
Duplex
7.7%
Apartment 1-4 floors
2.9%
Row houses
2.5%
Apartment 5 or more floors
1.0%
Semi detached
0.6%

Household composition

Single person
15.6%
Multi person
2.8%
Single family
79.7%
Multi family
1.9%

Commute mode

Car
90.0%
Public transit
5.4%
Other
4.4%
Foot
0.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$157,601
Average individual income
$59,362

Total

Total individuals
1,137

Owners vs Renters

Owners
77.2%
Renters
22.8%

Official language knowledge

English only
85.5%
Other
7.6%
English and French
6.9%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.3%
High school
24.9%
Trade certificate
1.8%
College certificate
14.6%
University certificate
2.0%
Bachelor degree
32.3%
Post graduate degree
12.1%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
36.1%
Mandarin
21.9%
Yue (Cantonese)
16.8%
Iranian Persian
10.5%
English and non-official language(s)
5.2%
Urdu
2.4%
Italian
2.0%
Arabic
1.5%
Korean
0.9%
Russian
0.7%
Persian (Farsi)
0.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.6%
Gujarati
0.6%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.1%
Hindi
0.1%
Chinese
0.0%
Multiple non-official languages
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 Observatory Hill:
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.

York Catholic District School Board ↗York Region District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Observatory Hill 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

Bayview Ave & Hillsview Dr, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2K8, 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: 43.8668986, -79.4132326. 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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