Brookhaven-Amesbury
Brookhaven-Amesbury is a northwest neighbourhood of about 17,000 people, next to Beechborough-Greenbrook, Briar Hill-Belgravia, Maple Leaf and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping streets are Lawrence Ave W and Keele St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Lawrence Ave W to the north, the CN rail line to the east, Denison Rd E to the south and Jane St, then Touchstone Dr to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are five active planning proposals in Brookhaven-Amesbury, fewer than most neighbourhoods (32nd fewest in Toronto). Of these, four are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (4)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Brookhaven-Amesbury: 2 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 207 major crimes were reported in Brookhaven-Amesbury: 1,081 per 100,000 residents, 18% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 86th highest in Toronto. Assaults and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 261 in 2024 to 207 in 2025, mostly car thefts (55 to 37) and assaults (134 to 117).
Brookhaven-Amesbury compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 12% lower167 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 14% lower193 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 19% lower63 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 20% lower611 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 23% lower47 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 123 | 117 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 48 | 37 | down 23% |
| Break-ins | 25 | 32 | up 28% |
| Robberies | 15 | 12 | down 20% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 9 | nearly doubled |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 44 | 252 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, 15 collisions in Brookhaven-Amesbury killed or seriously injured someone, the 30th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Keele St and Lawrence Ave W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 61 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 35 Jane, 41 Keele and 935 Jane Express buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 260 | 5.4 | |
| 35 Jane | about 156 | 7.9 · high | |
| 41 Keele | about 118 | 8.9 · high | |
| 935 Jane Express | about 96 | 6.2 | |
| 158 Trethewey | about 85 | 2.0 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Dr Trethewey Dr to Lawrence Ave W | 54,100 | 64 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Keele St Walkway N of Gulliver and W of Keele to Flamborough Dr | 25,600 | 54 km/h | Feb 2026 |
| Lawrence Ave W Chiswick Ave to Renfield St | 22,700 | 58 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Jane St Ellis Ave to Lawrence Ave W | 19,200 | — | Dec 2018 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamborough Dr Amesbury Dr to Culford Rd | 1,400 | 53 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Harrow Dr Hawkins Dr to Culford Rd | 393 | 47 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Renfield St Harding Ave to Thurodale Ave | 644 | 47 km/h | Jan 2023 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Four elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, neither beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 462 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and three EarlyON centres.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (5)
- Brookhaven Child Care (North York) $10 a day
70 Brookhaven Dr · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age151 spaces - Immaculate Conception Child Care Centre $10 a day
23 Comay Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age140 spaces - Brookhaven Child Care - St. Bernard Site $10 a day
12 Duckworth St · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces - Donald C. Macdonald Child Care Centre $10 a day
116 Industry St · infants, toddlers, preschool66 spaces - Prodigy Learning Centre $10 a day
1545 Jane St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten34 spaces
EarlyON centres (3)
- Amesbury Community Centre EarlyON1507 Lawrence Ave W
- George Anderson EarlyON Child and Family Centre30 George Anderson Dr
- Jane Street Hub EarlyON Child and Family Centre1541 Jane St
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Brookhaven-Amesbury has nine parks, five of them with playgrounds: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. It has one public pool. Its streets have 4,081 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and Colorado blue spruce: about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. The City has seven road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Westview Greenbelt | 15.6 |
| Amesbury Park | 12.1 |
| Trethewey Park East | 4.3 |
| Olympia Park | 2.6 |
| Harding Park | 2.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Gulliver Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Amesbury Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Brookhaven-Amesbury | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Amesbury Park, Gulliver Park, Harding Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Amesbury Park, Gulliver Park, Harding Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Amesbury Community Centre, Amesbury Sports Complex |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Amesbury Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Amesbury Sports Complex |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Brookhaven-Amesbury. Nearest: Runnymede Park, 3.1 km away in Junction Area. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Amesbury Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Amesbury Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Amesbury Park, Trethewey Park West |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Gulliver Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 134 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (53rd fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 21 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 120 homes since 2021, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (10th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Brookhaven-Amesbury included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (59%) rent, and 31% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 39 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 91 out of 100. There are seven homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (12th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 869 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th most in Toronto); the largest project is 1630 Lawrence Ave W, with 869 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 17,495 people lived here. The median household income was $73,000, the 129th highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
17,495 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 7.6%, Spanish 6.7%, Vietnamese 4.9%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 111 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Lawrence Ave W and Keele St. One got a new licence in the last 90 days: Blossom Hair Salon, a salon at 1289 Lawrence Ave W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars38
- Take-out and food shops32
- Auto repair shops22
- Salons and personal services10
- Laundromats and dry cleaners6
Streets with the most
- Lawrence Ave W36
- Keele St31
- Jane St14
- Trethewey Dr5
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Lawrence Ingram Keele is a Business Improvement Area in Brookhaven-Amesbury. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Brookhaven-Amesbury has no properties on the Heritage Register. A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.8% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6M, 4 of 122 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.3%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,195 service requests came from postal area M6M, which covers most of Brookhaven-Amesbury. The most common:
| Property standards | 377 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 247 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 225 | |
| Injured wildlife | 152 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 148 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Brookhaven-Amesbury | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 134 | 186 | 106th |
| Active planning proposals | 5 | 11 | 127th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 21 | 26 | 89th |
| New homes since 2021 | 120 | 795 | 149th |
| Short-term rentals | 7 | 21 | 147th |
| Heritage properties | 0 | 5 | 143rd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 39 | 18 | 25th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,081 | 1,107 | 86th |
| Assaults | 611 | 637 | 86th |
| Break-ins | 167 | 173 | 83rd |
| Car thefts | 193 | 193 | 78th |
| Robberies | 63 | 70 | 87th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 47 | 46 | 76th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 11 | 6 | 44th |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 31 | 117th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 252 | 212 | 57th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 17,495 | 16,813 | 71st |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $85,000 | 129th |
| Households that rent | 59.0% | 45.5% | 34th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 31.4% | 39.0% | 137th |
| Commute by transit | 28.3% | 25.8% | 52nd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.3% | 5.3% | 146th |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 16.3% | 122nd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 8.6 | 5.1 | 30th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 5.1 | 5.0 | 77th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.6 | 2.1 | 109th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 233 | 228 | 77th |
| Affordable homes coming | 869 | 19 | 5th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 7 | 10 | 101st |
| Park and open space, share of land | 11.6% | 7.8% | 57th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 | 60th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 187 | 410 | 126th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 1 | 4 | 131st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 123 | 145 | 163 | 134 | 117 |
| Break-ins | 25 | 20 | 39 | 45 | 32 |
| Car thefts | 48 | 67 | 82 | 55 | 37 |
| Robberies | 15 | 12 | 30 | 19 | 12 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Total | 216 | 252 | 323 | 261 | 207 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Brookhaven-Amesbury | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 611 | 768 | 86th |
| Break-ins | 167 | 190 | 83rd |
| Car thefts | 193 | 225 | 78th |
| Robberies | 63 | 78 | 87th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 47 | 61 | 76th |
| Total | 1,081 | 1,322 | 86th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Brookhaven-Amesbury | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 123 | 145 | 163 | 134 | 117 | 611 | 768 | 86th |
| Break-ins | 25 | 20 | 39 | 45 | 32 | 167 | 190 | 83rd |
| Car thefts | 48 | 67 | 82 | 55 | 37 | 193 | 225 | 78th |
| Robberies | 15 | 12 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 63 | 78 | 87th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 47 | 61 | 76th |
| Total | 216 | 252 | 323 | 261 | 207 | 1,081 | 1,322 | 86th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 137 | 10 |
| 2022 | 67 | 4 |
| 2023 | 108 | 13 |
| 2024 | 67 | 12 |
| 2025 | 172 | 38 |
| 2026 | 117 | 43 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (8)
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2355 Keele St | 25-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2022 | 22 204291 WET 05 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1289-1411 Lawrence Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Mar 2026 | 26 133854 WET 05 SA |
| 22 Benton Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2017 | A0524/17EYK |
| 2400 Keele St | 422 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2019 | 19 237185 WET 05 OZ |
| 5 Parson Crt | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2024 | A0140/24EYK |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1571 Lawrence Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2024 | 24 194578 WET 05 SA |
| 1641 Jane St | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 246087 WET 05 SA |
| 92 Harding Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Mar 2026 | B0041/23EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (39)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Arrowsmith Ave | 75 | 11 | 1960 | 0 |
| 2248 Keele St | 76 | 11 | 1955 | — |
| 720 Trethewey Dr | 78 | 204 | 1974 | 1 |
| 15 Harding Ave | 79 | 335 | 1968 | 0 |
| 1619 Lawrence Ave W | 82 | 24 | 1962 | — |
| 14 Gulliver Rd | 83 | 57 | 1960 | 0 |
| 2370 Keele St | 84 | 47 | 1957 | — |
| 25 Martha Eaton Way | 85 | 318 | 1980 | 0 |
| 1577 Lawrence Ave W | 86 | 350 | 1970 | 0 |
| 710 Trethewey Dr | 87 | 369 | 1974 | 0 |
| 70 Gulliver Rd | 89 | 19 | 1960 | — |
| 15 Martha Eaton Way | 90 | 364 | 1984 | 0 |
| 2246 Keele St | 90 | 22 | 1957 | — |
| 2214 Keele St | 90 | 89 | 1992 | 0 |
| 1570 Jane St | 91 | 76 | 1967 | 0 |
| 1607 Jane St | 91 | 29 | 1960 | — |
| 2252 Keele St | 91 | 15 | 2002 | — |
| 34 Gulliver Rd | 92 | 47 | 1961 | 0 |
| 1465 Lawrence Ave W | 92 | 161 | 1969 | 0 |
| 5 Harding Ave | 93 | 184 | 2008 | 0 |
| 21 Gulliver Rd | 93 | 51 | 1961 | 0 |
| 17 Gulliver Rd | 93 | 42 | 1960 | — |
| 1809 Lawrence Ave W | 93 | 32 | 1961 | 0 |
| 42 Gulliver Rd | 94 | 60 | 1960 | 0 |
| 26 Gulliver Rd | 94 | 53 | 1963 | 0 |
| 16 Arrowsmith Ave | 94 | 11 | 1953 | — |
| 45 Gulliver Rd | 95 | 43 | 1965 | — |
| 25 Gulliver Rd | 95 | 52 | 1961 | 0 |
| 2050 Keele St | 95 | 187 | 1959 | 0 |
| 101 Brookhaven Dr | 95 | 19 | 1965 | — |
| 150 Culford Rd | 95 | 110 | 1954 | — |
| 1605 Jane St | 96 | 28 | 1958 | — |
| 35 Gulliver Rd | 96 | 42 | 1967 | 0 |
| 11 Gulliver Rd | 97 | 42 | 1966 | — |
| 2250 Keele St | 97 | 10 | 1958 | — |
| 33 Flamborough Dr | 97 | 11 | 1953 | 0 |
| 2100 Keele St | 97 | 71 | 1961 | — |
| 2368 Keele St | 97 | 47 | 1957 | 0 |
| 2110 Keele St | 98 | 93 | 1961 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 500 | 64% | 21% | — |
| George Anderson Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 140 | — | — | — |
| Brookhaven Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 425 | — | — | — |
| St Bernard Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 630 | 74% | 31% | — |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Child Care (North York) | 70 Brookhaven Dr | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 151 | Yes |
| Immaculate Conception Child Care Centre | 23 Comay Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 140 | Yes |
| Brookhaven Child Care - St. Bernard Site | 12 Duckworth St | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| Donald C. Macdonald Child Care Centre | 116 Industry St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 66 | Yes |
| Prodigy Learning Centre | 1545 Jane St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten | 34 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 260 |
| 35 Jane | Bus | 156 |
| 41 Keele | Bus | 118 |
| 935 Jane Express | Bus | 96 |
| 158 Trethewey | Bus | 85 |
| 59 Maple Leaf | Bus | 55 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Brookhaven-Amesbury | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 9 | 8 | Amesbury Park, Gulliver Park, Harding Park and 6 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Amesbury Park, Gulliver Park, Harding Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Amesbury Community Centre, Amesbury Sports Complex |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Amesbury Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Amesbury Sports Complex |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Brookhaven-Amesbury. Nearest: Runnymede Park, 3.1 km away in Junction Area. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Amesbury Park (2 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Amesbury Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Amesbury Park, Trethewey Park West |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Gulliver Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1630 Lawrence Ave W | Rezoning approved | 869 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (7)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk work | Benton Rd, near Lawrence Ave W | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Trethewey Dr, Black Creek Dr to Jane St | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Westchester Rd, Parkchester Rd to Brookhaven Dr | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Denison Rd E, near Jane St | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Parkchester Rd, Brookhaven Dr to Noranda Dr | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Noranda Dr, Parkchester Rd to Brookhaven Dr | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Monarchdale Ave, Parkchester Rd to Brookhaven Dr | Q4 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (1)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Hair Salon | Salon or personal services | 1289 Lawrence Ave W | Aug 21, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (21)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 117 Harding Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2026 |
| 17 The Wishbone | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 666 Trethewey Dr | Laneway or garden suite | Feb 2026 |
| 22 Via Cassia Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 29 Parkchester Rd | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 20 John Best Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2025 |
| 31 Harrow Dr | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 31 Harrow Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 60 Flamborough Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 19 Arrowsmith Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2025 |
| 28 Thurodale Ave | Garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 24 Gotham Crt | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 18 Thurodale Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 49 Gotham Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 22 Martini Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 16 John Best Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2023 |
| 16 John Best Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2023 |
| 79 George Anderson Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 62 Amesbury Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2021 |
| 11 Gotham Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2019 |
| 2382 Keele St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2008 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 11 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 2 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 44 | 252 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Dr Trethewey Dr to Lawrence Ave W | 54,100 | 64 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Keele St Walkway N of Gulliver and W of Keele to Flamborough Dr | 25,600 | 54 km/h | Feb 2026 |
| Lawrence Ave W Chiswick Ave to Renfield St | 22,700 | 58 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Jane St Ellis Ave to Lawrence Ave W | 19,200 | — | Dec 2018 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamborough Dr Amesbury Dr to Culford Rd | 1,400 | 53 km/h | Jun 2019 |
| Harrow Dr Hawkins Dr to Culford Rd | 393 | 47 km/h | Sep 2022 |
| Renfield St Harding Ave to Thurodale Ave | 644 | 47 km/h | Jan 2023 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Westview Greenbelt | 15.6 |
| Amesbury Park | 12.1 |
| Trethewey Park East | 4.3 |
| Olympia Park | 2.6 |
| Harding Park | 2.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Gulliver Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Gulliver Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - Soccer for All Mini-Pitches: Amesbury Park
The City is bringing new soccer mini-pitches to parks across Toronto, creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, learn and connect through sport.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Brookhaven-Amesbury included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 2 noise exemption permits were issued in Brookhaven-Amesbury: 2 for amplified sound at events.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Lawrence Ingram Keele is a Business Improvement Area in Brookhaven-Amesbury. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- No properties on the Heritage Register.
- Flood and shoreline
- Fewer than 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 6.8% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6M, 4 of 122 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (3.3%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,195 service requests came from postal area M6M, which covers most of Brookhaven-Amesbury. The most common:
| Property standards | 377 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 282 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 247 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 225 | |
| Injured wildlife | 152 | |
| Amplified music or instrument noise | 148 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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