Dufferin Grove
Dufferin Grove is a west-end neighbourhood of about 11,000 people, next to Dovercourt Village, High Park North, Junction-Wallace Emerson and four other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Four subway stations (Line 2) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Bloor St W and Dufferin St.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Bloor St W to the north, Dovercourt Rd to the east, Dundas St W, then College St to the south and the rail line to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 11 active planning proposals in Dufferin Grove, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Of these, eight are waiting for a decision and three are under appeal. Another one was decided recently.
Under appeal (3)
Waiting for a decision (8)
Decided recently (1)
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.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Bloor-Lansdowne GO, Lansdowne and Dufferin major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 8 noise exemption permits were issued in Dufferin Grove: 5 for amplified sound at events and 3 for construction outside normal hours.
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, 227 major crimes were reported in Dufferin Grove: 1,805 per 100,000 residents, 37% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 20th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 1,224 per 100,000, 59% above the citywide rate (768) and the 16th highest in Toronto, while car thefts were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 279 in 2024 to 227 in 2025, mostly assaults (183 to 154) and break-ins (48 to 34).
Dufferin Grove compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 59% higher1,224 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 43% higher87 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 42% higher270 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 42% higher111 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 51% lower111 vs 225 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 79 | 154 | nearly doubled |
| Car thefts | 20 | 14 | down 30% |
| Break-ins | 29 | 34 | up 17% |
| Robberies | 4 | 14 | more than three times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 11 | more than three times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 28 | 250 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 259 | 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, ten collisions in Dufferin Grove killed or seriously injured someone, the 28th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Five involved pedestrians. Most were on Dufferin St and Bloor St 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
Dufferin, Dundas West, Lansdowne and Ossington stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 2). GO: Bloor. Inside the neighbourhood, 28 TTC stops are served by the 505 Dundas and 506 Carlton streetcars and the 47 Lansdowne and 29 Dufferin buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Dufferin StationLine 2
- Dundas West StationLine 2
- Lansdowne StationLine 2
- Ossington StationLine 2
- Bloor GOGO Transit
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas Streetcar | about 229 | 8.7 · high | |
| 47 Lansdowne | about 181 | 2.5 | |
| 29 Dufferin | about 145 | 9.1 · high | |
| 506 Carlton Streetcar | about 131 | 7.5 · high | |
| 929 Dufferin Express | about 122 | 6.9 · high |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Dufferin Grove Park Trl to Dufferin Park Ave | 20,900 | 46 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Bloor St W Russett Ave to Pauline Ave | 16,300 | 43 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Lansdowne Ave Lumbervale Ave to MacGregor Playground Trl | 12,100 | 44 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Brock Ave Cobourg Ave to Croatia St | 3,600 | 29 km/h | Sep 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Rd Dundas St W to Perth Ave | 3,500 | 53 km/h | May 2017 |
| Muir Ave Lane W of Dufferin and N of Muir to Sheridan Ave | 681 | 39 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| St Clarens Ave Lane 2 S of Bloor and E of Lansdowne to Lane S of Bloor and W of St Clarens | 916 | 38 km/h | Nov 2019 |
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
Two elementary schools, three Grade 7–8 schools and five secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Helen Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are three licensed child care centres with 243 spaces, two in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
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 (3)
- Brock Early Learning Centre $10 a day
93 Margueretta St · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age133 spaces - Candy Factory Swallows Day Care (The) $10 a day
1411 Bloor St W · infants, toddlers, preschool75 spaces - Westside Montessori School
57 Sylvan Ave · toddlers, preschool35 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- St. Helen EarlyON Child and Family Centre1196 College 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 →Dufferin Grove has two parks, two of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (3rd fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one wading pool but no indoor or outdoor public pool. Its streets have 2,255 City-owned trees, mostly honey locust, Norway maple and silver maple: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (62nd fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 12 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Dufferin Grove Park | 5.3 |
| Macgregor Playground | 1.5 |
| West Toronto Railpath | 0.9 |
| 200 Sterling Road Park | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 70 Croatia Street
A new park is coming to 70 Croatia St. as a result of a broader residential development project.In progress - Dufferin Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Dufferin Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - New Park at 200 Sterling Road
A new park is coming to 200 Sterling Rd, at the corner of Sterling Road and Perth Avenue. The park design and amenities will be shaped through community engagement.In progress - Dufferin Grove Park Bake Oven Improvements
The City is improving the north bake oven, located near the clubhouse and ice rink, in Dufferin Grove Park.In progress - Dufferin Grove Park Wading Pool Improvements
The City is improving the wading pool at Dufferin Grove Park. The current wading pool has reached the end of its lifecycle and will either be replaced or converted into a splash pad.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Dufferin Grove | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 2 | 8 | Dufferin Grove Park, Macgregor Playground |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Dufferin Grove Park, Macgregor Playground |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Dufferin Grove. |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Dufferin Grove Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, just over the border in Little Portugal. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Dufferin Grove Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Budapest Park, 1.6 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Sorauren Avenue Park, just over the border in Roncesvalles. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Dufferin Grove Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Dufferin Grove Park, Macgregor Playground |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Salem Parkette, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Dufferin Grove Park, MacGregor Playground · 2 of 3 open today |
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, 287 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (42nd most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 56 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (28th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,643 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (41st most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 14 building permits in Dufferin Grove included a green roof, the 22nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
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 central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,457 a month in October 2025, $402 more than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (58%) rent, and 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 11 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 89 out of 100. There are 58 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (17th most in Toronto). There are three licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 110 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (46th most in Toronto); the largest project is 72 Perth Ave, with 51 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation). Vacancy 3.2% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 11,215 people lived here. The median household income was $78,000, the 109th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 23% walk or cycle to work, more than four times the typical neighbourhood; 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
11,215 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Portuguese 10.5%, Spanish 4%, Cantonese 3.4%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 173 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and take-out and food shops. Most are on Bloor St W and Dufferin St. In the last 90 days, seven businesses got new licences; the newest is The Henderson, a restaurant or bar at 128A Sterling Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars69
- Take-out and food shops44
- Salons and personal services36
- Auto repair shops13
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
Streets with the most
- Bloor St W62
- Dufferin St44
- College St40
- Lansdowne Ave8
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Bloorcourt Village, Bloordale Village, College Promenade, College West and Little Portugal Toronto are Business Improvement Areas in Dufferin Grove. 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
Dufferin Grove has 20 properties on the Heritage Register, more than most neighbourhoods (47th most in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 20 properties on the Heritage Register (5 designated, 15 listed), 47th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6R, 7 of 472 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 11,042 service requests came from postal area M6H, which covers most of Dufferin Grove. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 570 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 320 | |
| Damaged bins | 301 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 301 |
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 | Dufferin Grove | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 287 | 186 | 42nd |
| Active planning proposals | 11 | 11 | 77th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 56 | 26 | 28th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,643 | 795 | 41st |
| Short-term rentals | 58 | 21 | 17th |
| Heritage properties | 20 | 5 | 47th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 11 | 18 | 106th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,805 | 1,107 | 20th |
| Assaults | 1,224 | 637 | 16th |
| Break-ins | 270 | 173 | 27th |
| Car thefts | 111 | 193 | 126th |
| Robberies | 111 | 70 | 29th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 87 | 46 | 21st |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 250 | 31 | 9th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 259 | 212 | 52nd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 11,215 | 16,813 | 132nd |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $85,000 | 109th |
| Households that rent | 58.5% | 45.5% | 37th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 42.7% | 39.0% | 41st |
| Commute by transit | 27.8% | 25.8% | 56th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 23.1% | 5.3% | 21st |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 16.3% | 115th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 8.9 | 5.1 | 28th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 1.8 | 5.0 | 156th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.7 | 2.1 | 101st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 201 | 228 | 97th |
| Affordable homes coming | 110 | 19 | 46th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 12 | 10 | 57th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.7% | 7.8% | 105th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 | 115th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 1,054 | 410 | 32nd |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 14 | 4 | 22nd |
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 | 79 | 84 | 144 | 183 | 154 |
| Break-ins | 29 | 27 | 36 | 48 | 34 |
| Car thefts | 20 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
| Robberies | 4 | 17 | 28 | 18 | 14 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 135 | 145 | 233 | 279 | 227 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Dufferin Grove | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 1,224 | 768 | 16th |
| Break-ins | 270 | 190 | 27th |
| Car thefts | 111 | 225 | 126th |
| Robberies | 111 | 78 | 29th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 87 | 61 | 21st |
| Total | 1,805 | 1,322 | 20th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Dufferin Grove | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 79 | 84 | 144 | 183 | 154 | 1,224 | 768 | 16th |
| Break-ins | 29 | 27 | 36 | 48 | 34 | 270 | 190 | 27th |
| Car thefts | 20 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 111 | 225 | 126th |
| Robberies | 4 | 17 | 28 | 18 | 14 | 111 | 78 | 29th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 87 | 61 | 21st |
| Total | 135 | 145 | 233 | 279 | 227 | 1,805 | 1,322 | 20th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 258 | 21 |
| 2022 | 205 | 199 |
| 2023 | 187 | 43 |
| 2024 | 213 | 33 |
| 2025 | 290 | 95 |
| 2026 | 238 | 1,252 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Central Toronto | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526 | $1,492 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,914 | $1,842 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,457 | $2,317 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $3,195 | $3,194 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers central Toronto (the old City of Toronto, before the 1998 amalgamation); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (12)
Under appeal (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1405 Bloor St W | Two towers, up to 18 storeys | Rezoning and site plan | Submitted Sep 2020 | 20 199975 STE 09 OZ |
| 221 Sterling Rd | Three towers, up to 27 storeys · 861 homes | Rezoning | Submitted May 2021 | 21 151444 STE 09 OZ |
| 900 Dufferin St | Subdivision | Subdivision | Submitted Aug 2020 | 20 185816 STE 09 SB |
Waiting for a decision (8)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1045 Dufferin St | 3-storey building | Site plan | Submitted May 2025 | 25 166590 STE 09 SA |
| 1141 Bloor St W | Site plan | Site plan and subdivision | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 122305 STE 09 SA |
| 1293 Bloor St W | 28-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 188062 STE 09 OZ |
| 1319 Bloor St W | Two towers, up to 33 storeys | Site plan and consent | Submitted Aug 2021 | 21 205938 STE 09 SA |
| 23 Havelock St | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2022 | A1112/22TEY |
| 367 Brock Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jul 2026 | A0514/26TEY |
| 37 Perth Ave | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2020 | A0022/21TEY |
| 462 Lansdowne Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2026 | A0290/26TEY |
Decided recently (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 798 Dovercourt Rd | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 238859 STE 09 CD |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (11)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Havelock St | 81 | 18 | 1905 | — |
| 381 Rusholme Rd | 83 | 26 | 1928 | 0 |
| 1044 College St | 83 | 43 | 1930 | — |
| 323 Rusholme Rd | 87 | 226 | 1968 | 0 |
| 1094 College St | 88 | 19 | 1950 | — |
| 1121 Bloor St W | 90 | 11 | 1926 | — |
| 919 Dufferin St | 91 | 113 | 1971 | 0 |
| 100 Sterling Rd | 92 | 98 | 1985 | 0 |
| 357 Rusholme Rd | 94 | 267 | 1969 | 0 |
| 730 Dovercourt Rd | 97 | 356 | 1967 | 0 |
| 10 Dora Ave | 97 | 134 | 1995 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (10)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 310 | 86% | 79% | — |
| St Helen Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 215 | 90% | 65% | — |
| École élémentaire Toronto Ouest | 7-8 | Viamonde | 175 | — | — | — |
| ÉIC Saint-Frère-André | 7-8 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 220 | — | — | — |
| ALPHA II Alternative School | 7-8 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
| Caring and Safe School 4 | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire Toronto Ouest | 9-12 | Viamonde | 195 | — | — | 100% |
| Bloor Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 820 | — | — | 95% |
| ÉSC Saint-Frère-André | 9-12 | CS catholique MonAvenir | 350 | — | — | 96% |
| St Mary Catholic Academy | 9-12 | TCDSB | 765 | — | — | 86% |
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 (3)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Early Learning Centre | 93 Margueretta St | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 133 | Yes |
| Candy Factory Swallows Day Care (The) | 1411 Bloor St W | infants, toddlers, preschool | 75 | Yes |
| Westside Montessori School | 57 Sylvan Ave | toddlers, preschool | 35 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 505 Dundas | Streetcar | 229 |
| 47 Lansdowne | Bus | 181 |
| 29 Dufferin | Bus | 145 |
| 506 Carlton | Streetcar | 131 |
| 929 Dufferin Express | Bus | 122 |
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 | Dufferin Grove | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 2 | 8 | Dufferin Grove Park, Macgregor Playground |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 | Dufferin Grove Park, Macgregor Playground |
| Community centres | 0 | 1 | None inside Dufferin Grove. |
| Splash pads | 1 | 0 | Dufferin Grove Park |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Mary McCormick Recreation Centre, just over the border in Little Portugal. |
| Wading pools | 1 | 0 | Dufferin Grove Park |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Budapest Park, 1.6 km away in South Parkdale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Sorauren Avenue Park, just over the border in Roncesvalles. |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Dufferin Grove Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Dufferin Grove Park, Macgregor Playground |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Dufferin Grove. Nearest: Salem Parkette, just over the border in Dovercourt Village. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 3 | 2 | Dufferin Grove Park, MacGregor Playground · 2 of 3 open today |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 72 Perth Ave | Under construction | 51 |
| 976 College St | Application under review | 19 |
| 1319 Bloor St W | Rezoning approved | 15 |
| 118 Havelock St | Early planning | 15 |
| 128 Havelock St | Under construction | 10 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (12)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Laneway rebuild | St Clarens Ave, near College St | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Margueretta St, College St to Bloor St W | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Cobourg Ave, Archer St to Brock Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Cobourg Ave, near Archer St | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, Lindsey Ave to Sylvan Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, Dewson St to Dufferin Park Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, Dufferin Park Ave to Hepbourne St | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, Sylvan Ave to Dewson St | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, Hepbourne St to Bloor St W | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Havelock St, College St to Lindsey Ave | Q3 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | St Clarens Ave, Dundas St W to College St | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Dufferin St, Bloor St W to Shanly St | Q4 2024 to Q3 2025 (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 (7)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henderson | Restaurant or bar | 128A Sterling Rd | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Kao Kang (Dufferin Mall) | Take-out or food shop | 900 Dufferin St | Oct 21, 2026 |
| The Pasta Pot | Take-out or food shop | 252-254 Lansdowne Ave | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Good Mood Hair Shop | Salon or personal services | 1267 Bloor St W | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Ubba's+Sons | Restaurant or bar | 1144 College St | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Don House | Take-out or food shop | 256 Lansdowne Ave | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Public Barber Services | Salon or personal services | 1128 College St | Sep 10, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (56)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Chesley Ave | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 148 Margueretta St | Laneway suite | Aug 2026 |
| 999 Dufferin St | Laneway suite | Jun 2026 |
| 793 Dufferin St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Apr 2026 |
| 163 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2026 |
| 57 Hepbourne St | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 521 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 602 Brock Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2025 |
| 157 St Clarens Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 464 Gladstone Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 292 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Sep 2025 |
| 548 Dovercourt Rd | Laneway suite | Aug 2025 |
| 488 Gladstone Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2025 |
| 144 Rusholme Rd | Garden suite | Jun 2025 |
| 429 Brock Ave | Garden suite | Apr 2025 |
| 417 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2025 |
| 332 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Feb 2025 |
| 144 Rusholme Rd | Garden suite | Feb 2025 |
| 508 Brock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2025 |
| 417 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2024 |
| 157 St Clarens Ave | Garden suite | Oct 2024 |
| 428 Brock Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 273 Rusholme Rd | Laneway suite | Sep 2024 |
| 755 Dufferin St | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 757 Dufferin St | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 229 Rusholme Rd | Laneway suite | May 2024 |
| 451 Lansdowne Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 332 Rusholme Rd | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 420 Gladstone Ave | Garden suite | Jan 2024 |
| 389 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2024 |
| 122 Havelock St | Garden suite | Dec 2023 |
| 228 St Clarens Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 123 Havelock St | Garden suite | Feb 2023 |
| 259 St Clarens Ave | Laneway suite | Jan 2023 |
| 185 St Clarens Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 382 Lansdowne Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 75 Margueretta St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2022 |
| 37 Margueretta St | Laneway suite | May 2022 |
| 447 Lansdowne Ave | Laneway suite | May 2022 |
| 995 Dufferin St | Laneway suite | Apr 2022 |
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 | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 28 | 250 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 29 | 259 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Dundas West Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Lansdowne Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Ossington Station | TTC subway | 2 | Nearby |
| Bloor GO | GO train | KI | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dufferin St Dufferin Grove Park Trl to Dufferin Park Ave | 20,900 | 46 km/h | Mar 2026 |
| Bloor St W Russett Ave to Pauline Ave | 16,300 | 43 km/h | Feb 2020 |
| Lansdowne Ave Lumbervale Ave to MacGregor Playground Trl | 12,100 | 44 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Brock Ave Cobourg Ave to Croatia St | 3,600 | 29 km/h | Sep 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Rd Dundas St W to Perth Ave | 3,500 | 53 km/h | May 2017 |
| Muir Ave Lane W of Dufferin and N of Muir to Sheridan Ave | 681 | 39 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| St Clarens Ave Lane 2 S of Bloor and E of Lansdowne to Lane S of Bloor and W of St Clarens | 916 | 38 km/h | Nov 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dufferin Grove Park | 5.3 |
| Macgregor Playground | 1.5 |
| West Toronto Railpath | 0.9 |
| 200 Sterling Road Park | 0.2 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Park at 70 Croatia Street
A new park is coming to 70 Croatia St. as a result of a broader residential development project.In progress - Dufferin Grove Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Dufferin Grove Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress - New Park at 200 Sterling Road
A new park is coming to 200 Sterling Rd, at the corner of Sterling Road and Perth Avenue. The park design and amenities will be shaped through community engagement.In progress - Dufferin Grove Park Bake Oven Improvements
The City is improving the north bake oven, located near the clubhouse and ice rink, in Dufferin Grove Park.In progress - Dufferin Grove Park Wading Pool Improvements
The City is improving the wading pool at Dufferin Grove Park. The current wading pool has reached the end of its lifecycle and will either be replaced or converted into a splash pad.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 14 building permits in Dufferin Grove included a green roof, the 22nd most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
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, 8 noise exemption permits were issued in Dufferin Grove: 5 for amplified sound at events and 3 for construction outside normal hours.
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
Bloorcourt Village, Bloordale Village, College Promenade, College West and Little Portugal Toronto are Business Improvement Areas in Dufferin Grove. 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
- 20 properties on the Heritage Register (5 designated, 15 listed), 47th most in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6H, 13 of 538 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.4%; Toronto 2.0%). In M6R, 7 of 472 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (1.5%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Alejandra Bravo · Ward 9 Davenport 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, 11,042 service requests came from postal area M6H, which covers most of Dufferin Grove. The most common:
| Property standards | 654 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 570 | |
| Injured wildlife | 360 | |
| Graffiti on private property | 320 | |
| Damaged bins | 301 | |
| Missing garbage bins | 301 |
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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