In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A dynamic neighbourhood with great parks and recreation options.
Homes range from single-detached houses to high-rise apartments, mostly constructed in the 1950s and 1960s.
A close-knit community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse backgrounds.
Convenient location near Scarborough Town Centre and easy access to transit and highways.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Bendale, also called Cedarbrae, is located in the former suburb of Scarborough. A majority of the houses were constructed in the 1950s and ‘60s and are positioned on generous size lots with private drives and garages or car-ports. The Scarborough Town Shopping Centre located in Bendale just south of the 401 is one of Toronto's largest shopping centres.
People & Families in Bendale
Families with kids make up 42% of households in Bendale, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 151 different ethnic origins, and 60% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
10,745
Neighbourhood Population
29,960
Household Size
- 1 person - 26%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 13%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 26%
- Non-family households - 6%
- Families with children - 42%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 21%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 16%
- East Indian - 14%
- Filipino - 10%
- Canadian - 9%
- English - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 6%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 16%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 9%
Bendale Schools
Bendale has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, 4 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving Bendale. The special programs offered at local schools include Islamic, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
4
Public
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Edgewood Public School
- Donwood Park Public School
- St. Andrews Public School
- David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute
- John McCrae Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- ÉÉ Jeanne-Lajoie
- Charles Gordon Senior Public School
- Lord Roberts Junior Public School
- Knob Hill Public School
- Hunter's Glen Junior Public School
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Bendale
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Bendale feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 15 parks in this neighbourhood, with 49 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
15
Number of Recreation Facilities
49
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 9
- Dog Parks - 2
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 5
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 9
- Arts/Performance Facilities - 2
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
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Getting Around in Bendale
There are 203 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Kennedy GO. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 82%
- Commute to another city - 18%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 57%
- Transit - 38%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 23%
- Less than 15 minutes - 12%
Work and Education in Bendale
In this neighbourhood, 33% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 61% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 20%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 27%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Manufacturing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 52% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 41% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Bendale Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 36%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 9%
- Row house - 2%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 44%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 34%
- Not condominium - 65%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 21%
- 2 bedrooms - 22%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 20%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 24%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 9%
- 2006 to 2010 - 11%
- 2011 to 2016 - 8%
- 1960 or before - 36%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 65%
- Renter - 35%