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The Dawes - South Tower
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

The Dawes - South Tower location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of East Danforth is part of the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

30 Dawes Rd, Toronto, ON M4C 5A8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

30 Dawes Rd, Toronto, ON M4C 5A8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

East Danforth

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, East Danforth is a good option. East Danforth is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier areas, especially close to the railway line. However, there is a fair amount of greenery in this part of Toronto as numerous tree-lined streets are prominent. It is very easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy. Lastly, even though this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the approximately 10 nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Danforth Avenue in particular offers a broad selection of places to go out at night.

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Getting around

No matter the medium of transportation, it is rather straightforward to move around in East Danforth. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are very suitable for people who like to travel on foot; carrying out daily needs is easy without the use of a car, and various businesses are close by. East Danforth is also moderately suited for bicycling. Owing to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is straightforward in this neighbourhood. This area is also a fairly convenient part of Toronto for travelling by car because it is generally not too bothersome to park.

Everyday essentials

It is very easy to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store by foot from any home in East Danforth. In addition, those who appreciate dining out won't have to go far in this part of the city, where over 100 restaurants and around 20 coffee shops can be found. A very good variety of clothing stores can also be found within a short walking distance. With respect to education, families will find that wherever their home is situated in this part of Toronto, schools and daycares are nearby.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, East Danforth is a good option. East Danforth is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier areas, especially close to the railway line. However, there is a fair amount of greenery in this part of Toronto as numerous tree-lined streets are prominent. It is very easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy. Lastly, even though this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the approximately 10 nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Danforth Avenue in particular offers a broad selection of places to go out at night.

Surrounding homes

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around one quarter of dwellings in East Danforth, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city took place before the 1960s. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

The Dawes - South Tower
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

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.5/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.8/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.0/ 5

Wide 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

4.5/ 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

3.5/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.5/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.2/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.1/ 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

4.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

3.0/ 5

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

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

4.2/ 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

The Dawes - South Tower nearby
amenities.

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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.

187 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school149 m

William J McCordic School

45 Balfour Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school / High school397 m

Community Life Christian School

140 Dawes Road

site based

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Elementary school456 m

Secord Elementary School

101 Barrington Ave

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school731 m

Toronto Maple Leaf Academy Inc.

3092 Ave Danforth Ave

online/site based

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Elementary school801 m

Crescent Town Elementary School

4 Massey Square

JK-5 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school875 m

Beaches Alternative Junior School

50 Swanwick Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school881 m

Malvern Collegiate Institute

55 Malvern Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school890 m

Kimberley Junior Public School

50 Swanwick Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school987 m

Gledhill Junior Public School

2 Gledhill Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

Adam Beck Junior Public School

400 Scarborough Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Notre Dame Catholic High School

12 Malvern Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.1 km

St Dunstan Catholic School

14 Pharmacy Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Neil McNeil High School

127 Victoria Park Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.3 km

East York Alternative Secondary School

670 Cosburn Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.4 km

Monarch Park Collegiate Institute

1 Hanson St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.5 km

East York Collegiate Institute

650 Cosburn Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school2.8 km

St Patrick Catholic Secondary School

49 Felstead Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school2.9 km

Greenwood Secondary School

800 Greenwood Avenue

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

32 places
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Dining nearby

52 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

East Danforth
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 The Dawes - South Tower. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$117,359

Residents in the study area

4,600

Owner households

47.2%

Commute on foot

7.9%

Population age

0 to 4
6.1%
5 to 9
5.7%
10 to 14
4.7%
15 to 19
4.7%
20 to 34
21.8%
35 to 49
24.9%
50 to 64
19.8%
65 to 79
9.7%
80 and over
2.6%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
47.2%
Single detached
16.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
13.4%
Semi detached
10.4%
Duplex
6.7%
Row houses
5.4%

Household composition

Single person
34.0%
Multi person
7.9%
Single family
57.5%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
47.1%
Public transit
39.6%
Foot
7.9%
Other
2.8%
Bicycle
2.6%
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Income

Average household income
$117,359
Average individual income
$51,648

Total

Total individuals
4,600

Owners vs Renters

Renters
52.8%
Owners
47.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.0%
English and French
9.3%
Other
2.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
15.4%
High school
24.1%
Trade certificate
3.4%
College certificate
17.0%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
26.4%
Post graduate degree
11.4%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
65.8%
Bengali
9.7%
English and non-official language(s)
7.2%
Urdu
3.7%
Yue (Cantonese)
3.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.9%
Spanish
1.8%
Mandarin
1.5%
French
1.3%
Portuguese
0.7%
Amharic
0.6%
Tamil
0.5%
Telugu
0.5%
Tigrigna
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Romanian
0.1%
English and French
0.0%
Arabic
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 The Dawes - South Tower:
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

The Dawes - South Tower address
& directions.

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THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

30 Dawes Rd, Toronto, ON M4C 5A8, Canada

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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

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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: 43.690223, -79.2973059. 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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