Milliken
Milliken is a neighbourhood in Scarborough of about 24,000 people, next to Agincourt North, Agincourt South-Malvern West, East L'Amoreaux and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Milliken GO station is close by. Its main shopping streets are Midland Ave and Steeles Ave E. It stands out for how few residents take transit to work and its older population.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave E to the north, Markham Rd, then Midland Ave to the east, a hydro corridor, then Finch Ave E to the south and Kennedy Rd, then Middlefield Rd to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are ten active planning proposals in Milliken, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Of these, eight are waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another five were decided recently.
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (8)
Decided recently (5)
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, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in Milliken: 12 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, 400 major crimes were reported in Milliken: 1,519 per 100,000 residents, 15% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 34th highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Car thefts were 608 per 100,000, 2.7 times the citywide rate (225) and the 4th highest in Toronto, while assaults were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 463 in 2024 to 400 in 2025, mostly car thefts (200 to 160) and assaults (116 to 88).
Milliken compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 170% higher608 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 154% higher198 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 105% higher125 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 34% higher254 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 57% lower334 vs 768 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 63 | 88 | up 40% |
| Car thefts | 77 | 160 | more than doubled |
| Break-ins | 89 | 67 | down 25% |
| Robberies | 16 | 52 | more than three times as many |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 33 | more than four times as many |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 3 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 90 | 375 | 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, 19 collisions in Milliken killed or seriously injured someone, the 37th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Eight involved pedestrians. Most were on Steeles Ave E and Midland Ave.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
GO: Milliken. Inside the neighbourhood, 150 TTC stops are served by the 43 Kennedy, 42 Cummer, 53 Steeles East and 102 Markham Rd buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Milliken GOGO Transit
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Kennedy | about 257 | 4.7 | |
| 42 Cummer | about 193 | 4.4 | |
| 53 Steeles East | about 181 | 5.6 | |
| 102 Markham Rd | about 137 | 7.9 · high | |
| 129 McCowan North | about 135 | 4.9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCowan Rd Milliken Park Trl to Steeles Ave E | 37,500 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Kennedy Rd Walkway S of Steeles and W of Kennedy to Steeles Ave E | 37,000 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Steeles Ave E Silver Star Blvd to Midland Ave | 36,400 | — | Apr 2016 |
| Middlefield Rd Select Ave to Steeles Ave E | 28,700 | — | Jun 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star Blvd 70 Silver Star Blvd to Kilcullen Castle Gt | 1,400 | 48 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Whistling Hills Dr Hillfarm Dr to Alton Towers Crcl | 1,700 | 44 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Pebblewood Ave Ingleton Blvd to Middlefield Rd | 824 | 43 km/h | Jun 2025 |
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
Nine elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the eight with Grade 6 results, five beat the Toronto average in reading; five beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are 12 licensed child care centres with 919 spaces, ten in the $10-a-day program, and five 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 (12)
- A & A Daycare Centre $10 a day
3380 Midland Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool132 spaces - Banting And Best Child Care Centre (380 Goldhawk) $10 a day
380 Goldhawk Trail · preschool, kindergarten, school-age118 spaces - Port Royal Jr YMCA $10 a day
410 Port Royal Trail · preschool, kindergarten, school-age110 spaces - Garderie Chez Tante Laure $10 a day
339 Alton Towers Cir · toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age77 spaces - Heritage Child Care & Early Learning - Milliken Site $10 a day
130 Port Royal Trail · kindergarten, school-age71 spaces
EarlyON centres (5)
- ACSA EarlyON Child and Family Centre at Goldhawk Recreation Room295 Alton Towers Cir
- Agincourt Community Services EarlyON Child and Family Centre3223 Kennedy Rd
- Agnes Mac Phail P. S EarlyON Child and Family Centre112 Goldhawk Trail
- Macklin EarlyON Child and Family Centre136 Ingleton Blvd
- Miliken Park CC EarlyON Child and Family Centre4325 McCowan Rd
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 →Milliken has five parks, five of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (7th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 7,976 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, littleleaf linden and honey locust skyline: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (44th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 27 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Milliken Park | 31.9 |
| Goldhawk Park | 9.4 |
| Muirlands Park | 4.5 |
| Audrelane Park | 2.7 |
| Port Royal Park | 2.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Goldhawk Park Improvements
The City is improving Goldhawk Park. The design will be determined through community engagement and is proposed to include a new basketball court, playground, mini soccer pitch, cricket practice cage and outdoor fitness equipment.In progress - Muirland Park New Tennis & Pickleball Courts
The City is adding a new dual-use tennis court and pickleball courts at Muirlands Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Milliken | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 5 | 8 | Audrelane Park, Goldhawk Park, Milliken Park and 2 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Audrelane Park, Goldhawk Park, Milliken Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Agnes Macphail Junior Elementary School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, 1.6 km away in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, 790 m away in Agincourt North. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Malvern Park, 2.1 km away in Malvern East. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, 1.6 km away in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Goldhawk Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Audrelane Park, Milliken Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Milliken Park, Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre · 2 of 2 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, 227 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (56th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build six garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (22nd fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 32 homes since 2021, fewer than any other neighbourhood; 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, 3 building permits in Milliken included a green roof, the 75th fewest 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 Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,832 a month in October 2025, $223 less than the Toronto average. Few households here (12%) rent, and 33% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There is one apartment building in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 98 out of 100. There are nine homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (19th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough). Vacancy 2.4% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 23,980 people lived here. The median household income was $81,000, the 95th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 15% commute by transit, well below the typical neighbourhood.
23,980 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Cantonese 33.7%, Mandarin 20.8%, Tamil 4.6%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 573 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. The biggest cluster is on Midland Ave. In the last 90 days, 22 businesses got new licences; the newest is Knife Cut Noodle, a restaurant or bar at 4186 Finch Ave E.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops202
- Restaurants and bars201
- Salons and personal services84
- Auto repair shops69
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
Streets with the most
- Midland Ave171
- Steeles Ave E115
- Silver Star Blvd73
- Finch Ave E44
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Milliken.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Milliken has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 16 home tests in M1V were above Ontario’s limit. In M1S, 1 of 38 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Jamaal Myers · Ward 23 Scarborough North profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,982 service requests came from postal area M1V, which covers most of Milliken. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 381 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 249 | |
| Tree pruning | 233 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 225 | |
| Property standards | 137 | |
| Damaged bins | 115 |
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 | Milliken | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 227 | 186 | 56th |
| Active planning proposals | 10 | 11 | 84th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 6 | 26 | 137th |
| New homes since 2021 | 32 | 795 | 158th |
| Short-term rentals | 9 | 21 | 140th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 1 | 18 | 152nd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,519 | 1,107 | 34th |
| Assaults | 334 | 637 | 139th |
| Break-ins | 254 | 173 | 33rd |
| Car thefts | 608 | 193 | 4th |
| Robberies | 198 | 70 | 3rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 125 | 46 | 8th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 13 | 6 | 42nd |
| Bicycle thefts | 13 | 31 | 114th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 375 | 212 | 23rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 23,980 | 16,813 | 25th |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $85,000 | 95th |
| Households that rent | 12.0% | 45.5% | 156th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 33.3% | 39.0% | 124th |
| Commute by transit | 14.7% | 25.8% | 150th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 2.2% | 5.3% | 149th |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 16.3% | 16th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 7.9 | 5.1 | 37th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 2.1 | 5.0 | 152nd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 1.6 | 2.1 | 109th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 333 | 228 | 44th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 27 | 10 | 15th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 5.4% | 7.8% | 108th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.1 | 1.6 | 69th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 125 | 410 | 148th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
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 | 63 | 66 | 91 | 116 | 88 |
| Break-ins | 89 | 63 | 77 | 69 | 67 |
| Car thefts | 77 | 108 | 319 | 200 | 160 |
| Robberies | 16 | 33 | 36 | 57 | 52 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 21 | 33 |
| Total | 253 | 282 | 547 | 463 | 400 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Milliken | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 334 | 768 | 139th |
| Break-ins | 254 | 190 | 33rd |
| Car thefts | 608 | 225 | 4th |
| Robberies | 198 | 78 | 3rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 125 | 61 | 8th |
| Total | 1,519 | 1,322 | 34th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Milliken | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 63 | 66 | 91 | 116 | 88 | 334 | 768 | 139th |
| Break-ins | 89 | 63 | 77 | 69 | 67 | 254 | 190 | 33rd |
| Car thefts | 77 | 108 | 319 | 200 | 160 | 608 | 225 | 4th |
| Robberies | 16 | 33 | 36 | 57 | 52 | 198 | 78 | 3rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 21 | 33 | 125 | 61 | 8th |
| Total | 253 | 282 | 547 | 463 | 400 | 1,519 | 1,322 | 34th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150 | 1 |
| 2022 | 192 | 2 |
| 2023 | 142 | 1 |
| 2024 | 176 | 1 |
| 2025 | 235 | 7 |
| 2026 | 202 | 20 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | Scarborough | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,465 | $1,420 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,758 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $1,978 | $1,873 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers Scarborough (the former City of Scarborough); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (15)
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4140 Finch Ave E | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Jun 2016 | A167/16SC |
| 4665 Steeles Ave E | Three towers, up to 28 storeys · 793 homes and shops | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2013 | 13 273308 ESC 39 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (8)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Select Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 166963 ESC 23 SA |
| 3030 Markham Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2019 | 19 181643 ESC 23 SA |
| 3157 Kennedy Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 217842 ESC 22 SA |
| 3315 Midland Ave | 51 townhouses | Rezoning | Submitted Apr 2021 | 21 143597 ESC 23 OZ |
| 3662 Midland Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2026 | 26 242798 ESC 22 SA |
| 39 Redlea Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2018 | 18 202661 ESC 39 SA |
| 47 Redlea Ave | Two towers, up to 53 storeys · 1,179 homes | Rezoning | Submitted Oct 2026 | 26 260285 ESC 22 OZ |
| 95 Milliken Blvd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2021 | 21 181193 ESC 22 SA |
Decided recently (5)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Nashdene Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted May 2023 | 23 151265 ESC 23 SA |
| 2075 McNicoll Ave | 16 homes | Condominium | Submitted May 2026 | 26 158445 ESC 22 CD |
| 3101 Kennedy Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0198/25SC |
| 3250 Markham Rd | 11 homes | Condominium | Submitted Feb 2026 | 26 119405 ESC 23 CD |
| 3320 Midland Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Dec 2025 | A0270/25SC |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (1)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2319 McNicoll Ave | 98 | 130 | 1993 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (9)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Laure-Rièse | JK-6 | Viamonde | 190 | 91% | 86% | — |
| Agnes Macphail Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 250 | 100% | 79% | — |
| The Divine Infant Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 115 | 79% | 50% | — |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 170 | 100% | 82% | — |
| Macklin Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 410 | 80% | 71% | — |
| Banting and Best Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 315 | 64% | 37% | — |
| St Rene Goupil Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 75 | — | — | — |
| Milliken Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 295 | 91% | 54% | — |
| Port Royal Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 345 | 95% | 84% | — |
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 (12)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Daycare Centre | 3380 Midland Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 132 | Yes |
| Banting And Best Child Care Centre (380 Goldhawk) | 380 Goldhawk Trail | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 118 | Yes |
| Port Royal Jr YMCA | 410 Port Royal Trail | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 110 | Yes |
| Garderie Chez Tante Laure | 339 Alton Towers Cir | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 77 | Yes |
| Heritage Child Care & Early Learning - Milliken Site | 130 Port Royal Trail | kindergarten, school-age | 71 | Yes |
| The Divine Infant Child Care Centre | 30 Ingleton Blvd | toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 69 | Yes |
| Midland Child Care Centre | 4220 Midland Ave | toddlers, preschool | 63 | Yes |
| Heritage Child Care & Early Learning Centre | 44 Port Royal Trail | toddlers, preschool, school-age | 49 | Yes |
| Banting And Best Schoolage Satellite(255 Alton Towers) | 255 Alton Towers Cir | kindergarten, school-age | 43 | Yes |
| Agape Christian Montessori School | 301 Silver Star Blvd | toddlers, preschool | 42 | Yes |
| Kinderbrook Montessori & Learning Centre | 3660A Midland Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 100 | No |
| Enjoy Learning Centre | 27 Passmore Ave | school-age | 45 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 43 Kennedy | Bus | 257 |
| 42 Cummer | Bus | 193 |
| 53 Steeles East | Bus | 181 |
| 102 Markham Rd | Bus | 137 |
| 129 McCowan North | Bus | 135 |
| 57 Midland | Bus | 94 |
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 | Milliken | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 5 | 8 | Audrelane Park, Goldhawk Park, Milliken Park and 2 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Audrelane Park, Goldhawk Park, Milliken Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Agnes Macphail Junior Elementary School |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, 1.6 km away in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute, 790 m away in Agincourt North. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 0 | 1 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Malvern Park, 2.1 km away in Malvern East. |
| Pickleball | 0 | 0 | None inside Milliken. Nearest: Stephen Leacock Park, 1.6 km away in Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan. |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Goldhawk Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 2 | 0 | Audrelane Park, Milliken Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 2 | 2 | Milliken Park, Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre · 2 of 2 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (27)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk work | Passmore Ave, Middlefield Rd to Markham Rd | 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Select Ave, near State Crown Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Select Ave, near State Crown Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Midland Ave, Copthorne Ave to Steeles Ave E | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Midland Ave, Hydro R O W to Copthorne Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Sidewalk work | Select Ave, State Crown Blvd to Markham Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Passmore Ave, Kennedy Rd to Midland Ave | Q1 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Copthorne Ave, Midland Ave to Port Royal Trl | Q1 to Q4 2026 (carried over) |
| Road rebuild | Steeles Ave E, Brimley Rd to Midland Ave | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Radwell Cres, near Port Royal Trl | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Withycombe Cres, near Port Royal Trl | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Duxbury Dr, Midland Ave to Port Royal Trl | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Truro Cres, near Port Royal Trl | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Captain Hall Crt, near Bramblebrook Ave | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Boxdene Ave, McNicoll Ave to Ingleton Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Presidents Crt, near Ingleton Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Hutchcroft Ave, McNicoll Ave to Goldhawk Trl | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Port Royal Trl, Copthorne Ave to Brimley Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Grenbeck Dr, near Port Royal Trl | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Alton Towers Crcl, near McCowan Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Alton Towers Crcl, near McCowan Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maybrook Dr, Newmill Gate to Passmore Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Shady Hollow Dr, Ingleton Blvd to Muirlands Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Whiteleaf Cres, Ingleton Blvd to Alton Towers Crcl | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Newmill Gate, Middlefield Rd to Maybrook Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Shady Hollow Dr, McNicoll Ave to Ingleton Blvd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maresfield Dr, Ponymill Dr to Shady Hollow Dr | Q3 2024 to Q4 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 (22)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife Cut Noodle | Restaurant or bar | 4186 Finch Ave E | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Foodmania | Take-out or food shop | 328 Passmore Ave | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Loop Bakery | Take-out or food shop | 3700 Midland Ave | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Chophub | Take-out or food shop | 3272 Midland Ave | Oct 14, 2026 |
| CM Auto Repair | Auto repair or garage | 585 Middlefield Rd | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Embassy Snooker Sport Bar | Amusement (arcade, billiards) | 3477 Kennedy Rd | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Soup To Go | Take-out or food shop | 63 Silver Star Blvd | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Parts Plug Scarborough | Auto repair or garage | 70 Silver Star Blvd | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Mrs. Park's Korean Kitchen | Take-out or food shop | 63 Silver Star Blvd | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Dongjiekou | Restaurant or bar | 385 Silver Star Blvd | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Zui Xiao Yao Seafood & Stir Fry | Restaurant or bar | 3320 Midland Ave | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Kitchen Basket Convenience Store | Take-out or food shop | 2822 Markham Rd | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Rong Meal Catering | Take-out or food shop | 4675 Steeles Ave E | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Fufu World | Take-out or food shop | 3101 Kennedy Rd | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Prime Yard Butcher | Take-out or food shop | 5995 Steeles Ave E | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Honglajiao | Restaurant or bar | 633 Silver Star Blvd | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Hong Kong Goodies | Take-out or food shop | 4186 Finch Ave E | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Jebsen Auto Repair | Auto repair or garage | 62 Redlea Ave | Aug 22, 2026 |
| Kelee Vietnamese Baguette & Coffee | Take-out or food shop | 3320 Midland Ave | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Hing Fa Kiln Chicken | Take-out or food shop | 23 Milliken Blvd | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Gala BBQ Plus | Restaurant or bar | 3101 Kennedy Rd | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Refine Beauty | Salon or personal services | 4675 Steeles Ave E | Aug 19, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (6)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 212 Goldhawk Trl | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2026 |
| 3370 Brimley Rd | Garden suite | Jan 2026 |
| 3370 Brimley Rd | Garden suite | Dec 2025 |
| 15 Ketchum Pl | Garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 65 Scoville Sq | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2022 |
| 2 Major Oak Ter | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Dec 2014 |
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 | 3 | 13 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 3 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 90 | 375 | 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 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken GO | GO train | ST | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCowan Rd Milliken Park Trl to Steeles Ave E | 37,500 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Kennedy Rd Walkway S of Steeles and W of Kennedy to Steeles Ave E | 37,000 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Steeles Ave E Silver Star Blvd to Midland Ave | 36,400 | — | Apr 2016 |
| Middlefield Rd Select Ave to Steeles Ave E | 28,700 | — | Jun 2016 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Star Blvd 70 Silver Star Blvd to Kilcullen Castle Gt | 1,400 | 48 km/h | Mar 2020 |
| Whistling Hills Dr Hillfarm Dr to Alton Towers Crcl | 1,700 | 44 km/h | Jun 2026 |
| Pebblewood Ave Ingleton Blvd to Middlefield Rd | 824 | 43 km/h | Jun 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Milliken Park | 31.9 |
| Goldhawk Park | 9.4 |
| Muirlands Park | 4.5 |
| Audrelane Park | 2.7 |
| Port Royal Park | 2.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Goldhawk Park Improvements
The City is improving Goldhawk Park. The design will be determined through community engagement and is proposed to include a new basketball court, playground, mini soccer pitch, cricket practice cage and outdoor fitness equipment.In progress - Muirland Park New Tennis & Pickleball Courts
The City is adding a new dual-use tennis court and pickleball courts at Muirlands Park.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Milliken included a green roof, the 75th fewest 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, 12 noise exemption permits were issued in Milliken: 12 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
No Business Improvement Area covers Milliken.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (0.1%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 16 home tests in M1V were above Ontario’s limit. In M1S, 1 of 38 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (2.6%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Jamaal Myers · Ward 23 Scarborough North 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, 4,982 service requests came from postal area M1V, which covers most of Milliken. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 381 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 249 | |
| Tree pruning | 233 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 225 | |
| Property standards | 137 | |
| Damaged bins | 115 |
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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