Toronto Neighbourhoods
Newtonbrook West

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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A suburban residential neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

A mix of older and newer homes, with single-detached and semi-detached houses.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of residents, including recent immigrants and people of all age groups.

What You'll Love

Great schools, fun for the whole family at local parks, along with a convenient location for commuting.

Have a look around Newtonbrook West.

Newtonbrook West has a consistent population, and is popular with recent immigrants, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Newtonbrook West is located in Newtonbrook in North York. In the 19th century, Newtonbrook was a separate municipality. In the 1950s, Newtonbrook was subdivided for a massive residential development. Currently, a majority of residents live in single detached or semi-detached houses.

People & Families in Newtonbrook West

Families with kids make up 43% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in Newtonbrook West come from 139 different ethnic origins, and 73% are first-generation immigrants, while 18% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

8,965

Neighbourhood Population

23,831

Household Size

  • 1 person - 24%
  • 2 persons - 30%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 15%
  • 5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 24%
  • Non-family households - 7%
  • Families with children - 42%
  • Couples without children - 21%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 35%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 11%
  • 15 to 64 years - 70%
  • 65 years and over - 17%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Filipino - 18%
  • Chinese - 11%
  • Russian - 10%
  • Korean - 9%
  • Iranian - 8%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 5%
  • 25 to 34 years - 11%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 18%
  • 65 to 74 years - 12%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 15%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 9%

Newtonbrook West Schools

Newtonbrook West has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, 9 private schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Jewish, International Baccalaureate, Special Education School, Christian, All-Male, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

9

Having Fun in Newtonbrook West

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 37 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

37

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 6
  • Pool - 1
  • Rinks - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 10
  • Ball Diamonds - 5
  • Sports Fields - 5
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 3
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Newtonbrook West

There are 171 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include North York Centre Station. In Newtonbrook West, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 67%
  • Commute to another city - 32%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 50%
  • Transit - 43%
  • Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 28%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
  • 60 minutes and over - 20%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 10%

Work and Education in Newtonbrook West

In this neighbourhood, 47% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 73% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 25%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
  • $200,000 and over - 5%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 25%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
  • Retail trade - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Newtonbrook West Homes

In Newtonbrook West, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 47% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 28%
  • Semi-detached house - 6%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 6%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 5%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 49%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 24%
  • Not condominium - 75%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 21%
  • 2 bedrooms - 30%
  • 3 bedrooms - 24%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 22%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 41%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 7%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 9%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 7%
  • 1960 or before - 20%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 52%
  • Renter - 47%

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