Newtonbrook East
Newtonbrook East is a neighbourhood in North York of about 15,000 people, next to Bayview Village, Bayview Woods-Steeles, East Willowdale and three other neighbourhoods. Most households own their homes. Finch station (Line 1) is in or next to it. Its main shopping street is Yonge St. It has more parks for its size than most neighbourhoods and more street trees than most.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Steeles Ave E to the north, Bayview Ave to the east, Finch Ave E to the south and Yonge St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 23 active planning proposals in Newtonbrook East, more than most neighbourhoods (30th most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (69 Steeles Ave E, Nov 26, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, 14 are waiting for a decision and eight are under appeal. Another two were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (8)
Waiting for a decision (14)
Decided recently (2)
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
Part of it is in the Finch major transit station area, 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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Newtonbrook East: 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
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, 198 major crimes were reported in Newtonbrook East: 1,086 per 100,000 residents, 18% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 85th highest in Toronto. Assaults and robberies were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 239 in 2024 to 198 in 2025, mostly car thefts (61 to 46) and robberies (26 to 11).
Newtonbrook East compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 12% higher252 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11% lower170 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 20% lower49 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 23% lower60 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 28% lower554 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 | 95 | 101 | about the same |
| Car thefts | 47 | 46 | about the same |
| Break-ins | 27 | 31 | up 15% |
| Robberies | 14 | 11 | down 21% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 9 | up 13% |
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 | 2 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 235 | 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, 11 collisions in Newtonbrook East killed or seriously injured someone, the 45th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Yonge St and Willowdale 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
Finch station is in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 81 TTC stops are served by the 53 Steeles East, 39 Finch East, 939 Finch Express and 60 Steeles West buses, among others.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Finch StationLine 1
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Steeles East | about 376 | 5.6 | |
| 39 Finch East | about 327 | 4.1 | |
| 939 Finch Express | about 310 | 7.3 · high | |
| 60 Steeles West | about 289 | 3.7 | |
| 42 Cummer | about 191 | 4.4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonge St Nipigon Ave to Steeles Ave W | 62,200 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Bayview Ave Clearcrest Ave to Steeles Ave E | 43,400 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Finch Ave E Winlock Pk to Manorcrest Dr | 23,900 | 59 km/h | Jul 2022 |
| Willowdale Ave Bishop Ave to Revcoe Dr | 15,600 | 60 km/h | Feb 2020 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Dr Yonge St to Tobruk Cres | 1,700 | 53 km/h | Apr 2023 |
| Lillian St Otonabee Ave to Abitibi Ave | 1,000 | 52 km/h | May 2019 |
| Conacher Dr Ruth Ave to Walkway N of Ruth and E of Conacher | 1,600 | 50 km/h | Oct 2017 |
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
Three elementary schools and three secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Agnes Catholic School beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are four licensed child care centres with 172 spaces, three in the $10-a-day program.
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 (4)
- The Munchkin Manor Daycare & Early Learning Centre $10 a day
1087 Lillian St · infants, toddlers, preschool74 spaces - Forest Grove Montessori Preschool $10 a day
53 Madawaska Ave · toddlers, preschool30 spaces - Plasp St. Agnes - Toronto $10 a day
280 Otonabee Ave · kindergarten, school-age28 spaces - Willow World
288 Cummer Ave · toddlers, preschool40 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Newtonbrook East has 17 parks, 11 of them with playgrounds: more for its population than almost anywhere in Toronto (8th most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 5,890 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and honey locust: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (31st most per resident in Toronto). The City has six road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Newtonbrook Park | 5.7 |
| Maxome Park | 1.7 |
| Silverview Park | 1.7 |
| Bayview Arena Park | 1.5 |
| Centre Park | 1.2 |
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 on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress - Wedgewood Park North York Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Wedgewood Park – North York, located near Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.In progress - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress - Debell Lane Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Debell Lane Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Newtonbrook East | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Aneta Circle Parkette, Bayview Arena Park, Bishop Park and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Aneta Circle Parkette, Bishop Park, Caswell Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Bayview Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 2.5 km away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Newtonbrook East. Nearest: Goulding Community Centre, just over the border in Newtonbrook West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Wedgewood Park-North York (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Lillian Park, Wedgewood Park-North York |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Conacher Park, Wedgewood Park-North York |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. Nearest: Ruddington Park, just over the border in Bayview Woods-Steeles. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Newtonbrook East. |
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, 174 building permits were issued, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 35 garden and laneway suites, more than most neighbourhoods (57th most in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,864 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (35th 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, 4 building permits in Newtonbrook East included a green roof, the 72nd most 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 a third of households here (38%) rent, and 51% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are three apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 92 out of 100. There are 45 homes registered as short-term rentals, more than most neighbourhoods (30th most in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and one shelter or respite site. 59 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (59th most in Toronto); the largest project is 175 Cummer Ave, with 59 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, 15,345 people lived here. The median household income was $80,000, the 98th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 28% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
15,345 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Iranian Persian 13.5%, Mandarin 12.5%, Korean 9.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 50 licensed storefront businesses, mostly restaurants and bars and salons and personal services. Most are on Yonge St. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Yang's Healing Spa, a salon at 6285 Yonge St.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Restaurants and bars22
- Salons and personal services12
- Take-out and food shops9
- Gold buyers2
- Second-hand shops2
Streets with the most
- Yonge St44
- Bayview Ave2
- Cummer Ave2
- Steeles Ave E1
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Newtonbrook East. 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
Newtonbrook East has three properties on the Heritage Register, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. A small number of addresses are 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
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 50 home tests in M2M were above Ontario’s limit. In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which covers most of Newtonbrook East. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
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 | Newtonbrook East | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 174 | 186 | 85th |
| Active planning proposals | 23 | 11 | 30th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 35 | 26 | 57th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,864 | 795 | 35th |
| Short-term rentals | 45 | 21 | 30th |
| Heritage properties | 3 | 5 | 90th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 3 | 18 | 145th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,086 | 1,107 | 85th |
| Assaults | 554 | 637 | 101st |
| Break-ins | 170 | 173 | 81st |
| Car thefts | 252 | 193 | 44th |
| Robberies | 60 | 70 | 88th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 49 | 46 | 70th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 6 | 100th |
| Bicycle thefts | 13 | 31 | 112th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 235 | 212 | 63rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 15,345 | 16,813 | 93rd |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $85,000 | 98th |
| Households that rent | 38.0% | 45.5% | 114th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 51.2% | 39.0% | 6th |
| Commute by transit | 28.1% | 25.8% | 54th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 5.6% | 5.3% | 76th |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 16.3% | 28th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 7.2 | 5.1 | 45th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 11.1 | 5.0 | 8th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 7.0 | 2.1 | 1st |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 384 | 228 | 31st |
| Affordable homes coming | 59 | 19 | 59th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 6 | 10 | 109th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 4.5% | 7.8% | 117th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 | 91st |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 339 | 410 | 91st |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 4 | 4 | 72nd |
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 | 95 | 88 | 87 | 105 | 101 |
| Break-ins | 27 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 31 |
| Car thefts | 47 | 63 | 84 | 61 | 46 |
| Robberies | 14 | 10 | 21 | 26 | 11 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
| Total | 191 | 210 | 243 | 239 | 198 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Newtonbrook East | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 554 | 768 | 101st |
| Break-ins | 170 | 190 | 81st |
| Car thefts | 252 | 225 | 44th |
| Robberies | 60 | 78 | 88th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 49 | 61 | 70th |
| Total | 1,086 | 1,322 | 85th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Newtonbrook East | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 95 | 88 | 87 | 105 | 101 | 554 | 768 | 101st |
| Break-ins | 27 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 170 | 190 | 81st |
| Car thefts | 47 | 63 | 84 | 61 | 46 | 252 | 225 | 44th |
| Robberies | 14 | 10 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 60 | 78 | 88th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 49 | 61 | 70th |
| Total | 191 | 210 | 243 | 239 | 198 | 1,086 | 1,322 | 85th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 288 | 23 |
| 2022 | 168 | 479 |
| 2023 | 205 | 28 |
| 2024 | 147 | 285 |
| 2025 | 147 | 661 |
| 2026 | 161 | 388 |
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 (25)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Steeles Ave E | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 26 | A0264/26NY |
Under appeal (8)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Cummer Ave | 3-storey building with shops | Rezoning | Submitted Jan 2022 | 22 109344 NNY 18 OZ |
| 223 Northwood Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Mar 2018 | B0018/18NY |
| 225 Northwood Dr | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Mar 2018 | B0017/18NY |
| 26 Nipigon Ave | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Sep 2023 | 23 198805 NNY 18 OZ |
| 3386 Bayview Ave | 4-storey building | Rezoning | Submitted Nov 2024 | 24 235666 NNY 18 OZ |
| 369 Cummer Ave | Garden suite | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jul 2024 | A0436/24NY |
| 7 Nipigon Ave | Site plan | Site plan and rezoning | Submitted Dec 2023 | 23 232941 NNY 18 SA |
| 7 Steeles Ave E | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jun 2023 | 23 167527 NNY 18 OZ |
Waiting for a decision (14)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Pemberton Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Dec 2021 | B0044/21NY |
| 134 Pemberton Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Jul 2024 | B0033/24NY |
| 149 Bishop Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Mar 2017 | A0260/17NY |
| 16 Centre Ave | 12-storey building · 510 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 140335 NNY 18 SA |
| 18 Athabaska Ave | 45-storey building · 544 homes | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2022 | 22 191098 NNY 18 SA |
| 192 Pemberton Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2026 | B0020/26NY |
| 199 Newton Dr | Consent | Consent | Submitted Dec 2018 | B0001/19NY |
| 221 Newton Dr | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2024 | A0235/24NY |
| 33 Centre Ave | Four buildings, up to 4 storeys · 146 homes | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2022 | 22 179762 NNY 18 SA |
| 35 Caswell Dr | Split the lot | Consent and minor variance | Submitted Apr 2026 | B0009/26NY |
Decided recently (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Cummer Ave | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Nov 2025 | B0031/24NY |
| 197 Northwood Dr | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0327/26NY |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (3)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6061 Yonge St | 89 | 304 | 1968 | 0 |
| 45 Cummer Ave | 94 | 53 | 1996 | 0 |
| 175 Cummer Ave | 94 | 246 | 1970 | 0 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (6)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummer Valley Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 380 | 85% | 67% | — |
| Lillian Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 315 | — | — | — |
| St Agnes Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 240 | 95% | 75% | — |
| Avondale Secondary Alternative School | 9-12 | TDSB | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's Morrow Park Catholic Secondary School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 595 | — | — | 84% |
| Brebeuf College School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 645 | — | — | 79% |
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 (4)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Munchkin Manor Daycare & Early Learning Centre | 1087 Lillian St | infants, toddlers, preschool | 74 | Yes |
| Forest Grove Montessori Preschool | 53 Madawaska Ave | toddlers, preschool | 30 | Yes |
| Plasp St. Agnes - Toronto | 280 Otonabee Ave | kindergarten, school-age | 28 | Yes |
| Willow World | 288 Cummer Ave | toddlers, preschool | 40 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 53 Steeles East | Bus | 376 |
| 39 Finch East | Bus | 327 |
| 939 Finch Express | Bus | 310 |
| 60 Steeles West | Bus | 289 |
| 42 Cummer | Bus | 191 |
| 98 Willowdale-Senlac | Bus | 102 |
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 | Newtonbrook East | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 17 | 8 | Aneta Circle Parkette, Bayview Arena Park, Bishop Park and 14 more |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 5 | Aneta Circle Parkette, Bishop Park, Caswell Park and 8 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Bayview Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. Nearest: Antibes Community Centre, 2.5 km away in Westminster-Branson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Newtonbrook East. Nearest: Goulding Community Centre, just over the border in Newtonbrook West. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Wedgewood Park-North York (2 courts); 1 more run by clubs |
| Pickleball | 2 | 0 | Lillian Park, Wedgewood Park-North York |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Conacher Park, Wedgewood Park-North York |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Newtonbrook East. Nearest: Ruddington Park, just over the border in Bayview Woods-Steeles. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 0 | 2 | None inside Newtonbrook East. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 175 Cummer Ave | Under construction | 59 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (6)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Willowdale Ave, Finch Ave to Bishop Ave | Q2 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Whitman St, near Nipigon Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Temagami Crt, near Abitibi Ave | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Debell Lane, Robinter Dr to Creekside Rd | Q3 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Conacher Dr, Caswell Dr to Steeles Ave E | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Conacher Dr, Newton Dr to Caswell Dr | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 (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 (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yang's Healing Spa | Salon or personal services | 6285 Yonge St | Sep 15, 2026 |
| H Mart | Take-out or food shop | 5799-5915 Yonge St | Sep 14, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (35)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 154 Pemberton Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 31 Northwood Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 52 Wedgewood Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2026 |
| 21 Winlock Pk | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 83 Abitibi Ave | Garden suite | May 2026 |
| 201 Wedgewood Dr | Garden suite | Apr 2026 |
| 99 Pemberton Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 1041 Willowdale Ave | Laneway or garden suite | Mar 2026 |
| 83 Abitibi Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2025 |
| 12 Deering Cres | Garden suite | Sep 2025 |
| 465 Cummer Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2025 |
| 32 Lloydminster Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2025 |
| 53 Bishop Ave | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 4 Deering Cres | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 61 Bowerbank Dr | Garden suite | Sep 2024 |
| 57 Pemberton Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 6 Deering Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2024 |
| 53 Bishop Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
| 4 Deering Cres | Garden suite | Jun 2024 |
| 6 Deering Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 46 Nevada Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 369 Cummer Ave | Garden suite | Mar 2024 |
| 23 Revcoe Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 190 Wedgewood Dr | Garden suite | Nov 2023 |
| 26 Wedgewood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2023 |
| 182 Finch Ave E | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 26 Wedgewood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jul 2023 |
| 26 Wedgewood Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2023 |
| 33 Lloydminster Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2023 |
| 7 Caswell Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2022 |
| 88 Dumont St | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 18 Athabaska Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 3 Laredo Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 16 Donna Crt | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2021 |
| 33 Centre Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2020 |
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 | 2 | 13 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 36 | 235 | 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 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Station | TTC subway | 1 | Inside |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonge St Nipigon Ave to Steeles Ave W | 62,200 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Bayview Ave Clearcrest Ave to Steeles Ave E | 43,400 | — | Jun 2016 |
| Finch Ave E Winlock Pk to Manorcrest Dr | 23,900 | 59 km/h | Jul 2022 |
| Willowdale Ave Bishop Ave to Revcoe Dr | 15,600 | 60 km/h | Feb 2020 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Dr Yonge St to Tobruk Cres | 1,700 | 53 km/h | Apr 2023 |
| Lillian St Otonabee Ave to Abitibi Ave | 1,000 | 52 km/h | May 2019 |
| Conacher Dr Ruth Ave to Walkway N of Ruth and E of Conacher | 1,600 | 50 km/h | Oct 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Newtonbrook Park | 5.7 |
| Maxome Park | 1.7 |
| Silverview Park | 1.7 |
| Bayview Arena Park | 1.5 |
| Centre Park | 1.2 |
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 on Olympic Garden Drive
A new park is coming to Olympic Garden Drive. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Newtonbrook Community Recreation Centre
The City is building a new community recreation centre in Newtonbrook Plaza. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Silverview Park Improvements
The City is undertaking a study to help determine improvements at Silverview Park.In progress - Wedgewood Park North York Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Wedgewood Park – North York, located near Cummer Avenue and Willowdale Avenue.In progress - Bishop Park Improvements & Expansion
The City is improving the playground and surrounding area in Bishop Park, including expanding the park's size.In progress - Debell Lane Parkette Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Debell Lane Parkette as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 4 building permits in Newtonbrook East included a green roof, the 72nd most 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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Newtonbrook East: 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 for large crane work.
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
Yonge North York is a Business Improvement Area in Newtonbrook East. 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
- 3 properties on the Heritage Register (2 designated, 1 listed), 69th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (3.9%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 50 home tests in M2M were above Ontario’s limit. In M2N, 1 of 133 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.8%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Lily Cheng · Ward 18 Willowdale 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, 4,065 service requests came from postal area M2M, which covers most of Newtonbrook East. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 234 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 164 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 149 | |
| Property standards | 145 | |
| Dead wildlife pickup | 123 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 122 |
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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