Rustic
Rustic is a northwest neighbourhood of about 9,400 people, next to Brookhaven-Amesbury, Maple Leaf, Oakdale-Beverley Heights and two other neighbourhoods. Most households rent. It stands out for one of the lowest household incomes in the city.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Highway 401 to the north, Culford Rd to the east, Lawrence Ave W to the south and Jane St to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are five active planning proposals in Rustic, fewer than most neighbourhoods (32nd fewest in Toronto). Two have hearings coming up; the first is 219 Gracefield Ave on Nov 19, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, one is waiting for a decision and two are under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (2)
Waiting for a decision (1)
Decided recently (3)
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
No noise exemption permits were issued in Rustic in the last 12 months.
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, 137 major crimes were reported in Rustic: 1,317 per 100,000 residents, about the same as the citywide rate (1,322) and the 52nd highest in Toronto. The picture is mixed. Assaults were 971 per 100,000, 26% above the citywide rate (768) and the 32nd highest in Toronto, while break-ins, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports fell from 162 in 2024 to 137 in 2025, mostly robberies (12 to 2) and assaults (109 to 101).
Rustic compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 26% higher971 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | About the same212 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 52% lower29 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 54% lower87 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 76% lower19 vs 78 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 76 | 101 | up 33% |
| Car thefts | 16 | 22 | up 38% |
| Break-ins | 7 | 9 | up 29% |
| Robberies | 6 | 2 | about halved |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 3 | new since then |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 160 | Lower 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, four collisions in Rustic killed or seriously injured someone, the 60th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. One involved a pedestrian. Most were on Lawnside Dr and Mangrove Road.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 23 TTC stops are served by the 52 Lawrence West, 35 Jane, 935 Jane Express and 59 Maple Leaf buses, among others.
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | about 261 | 5.4 | |
| 35 Jane | about 156 | 7.9 · high | |
| 935 Jane Express | about 96 | 6.2 | |
| 59 Maple Leaf | about 57 | 4.6 | |
| 952 Lawrence West Express | about 39 | 3.8 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Dr | 54,100 | 63 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Jane St Gordon Mackay Rd to Downsview Ave | 24,800 | — | Jun 2022 |
| Maple Leaf Dr Ricardo Parkette Trl to Bourdon Ave | 7,000 | 44 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Falstaff Ave Jane St to Maidstone St | 6,500 | 44 km/h | Mar 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff Ave Springview Ave to Montana Ave | 3,800 | 60 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Maidstone St Lawnside Dr to Raven Rd | 2,300 | 50 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Liscombe Rd Rustic Rd to Burr Ave | 1,100 | 49 km/h | Jun 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
Three elementary schools and one secondary school are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, St Fidelis Catholic School beat the Toronto average in math; neither did in reading (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are two licensed child care centres with 188 spaces, all 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 (2)
- St. Fidelis Child Care Centre $10 a day
155 Falstaff Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age120 spaces - Falstaff Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
10 Falstaff Ave · infants, toddlers, preschool68 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Falstaff EarlyON Child and Family Centre30 Falstaff Ave
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 →Rustic has six parks, six of them with playgrounds: more for its population than most neighbourhoods (53rd most per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 2,578 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and Japanese lilac: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (58th most per resident in Toronto). The City has eight road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Upwood Greenbelt | 8.9 |
| Maple Leaf Park | 5.1 |
| Falstaff Park | 1.2 |
| Gracefield Park | 1.1 |
| Trca Lands ( 68) | 1.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
| Amenity | Rustic | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Falstaff Park, Gracefield Park, Maple Leaf Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Falstaff Park, Gracefield Park, Maple Leaf Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Falstaff Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Rustic. Nearest: Amesbury Park, just over the border in Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Rustic. Nearest: Amesbury Sports Complex, just over the border in Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Rustic. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 3.3 km away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Rustic. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Maple Leaf Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Maple Leaf Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Falstaff Park, Maple Leaf Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Maple Leaf Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Falstaff Community Centre · 1 of 1 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, 43 building permits were issued, fewer than almost anywhere in Toronto (5th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 11 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 149 homes since 2021, fewer than most neighbourhoods (17th fewest in Toronto); new apartment buildings add more elsewhere.
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Rustic included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. More than half of households here (62%) rent, and 25% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 15 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 86 out of 100. There are eight homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (17th 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 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, 9,390 people lived here. The median household income was $64,000, the 151st highest in Toronto (below the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 29% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
9,390 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Italian 10.8%, Spanish 6.3%, Somali 4.8%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 14 licensed storefront businesses, mostly salons and personal services and restaurants and bars. Most are on Jane St. None got a new licence in the last 90 days.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Salons and personal services6
- Restaurants and bars6
- Take-out and food shops2
Streets with the most
- Jane St12
- Stephanie St2
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
No Business Improvement Area covers Rustic.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Rustic has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). About 8.9% of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 8.9% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 12% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6L, 1 of 25 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (4.0%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,027 service requests came from postal area M6L, which covers most of Rustic. The most common:
| Property standards | 168 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 139 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 137 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 136 | |
| Tree pruning | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 84 |
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 | Rustic | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 43 | 186 | 154th |
| Active planning proposals | 5 | 11 | 127th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 11 | 26 | 122nd |
| New homes since 2021 | 149 | 795 | 142nd |
| Short-term rentals | 8 | 21 | 142nd |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 15 | 18 | 89th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,317 | 1,107 | 52nd |
| Assaults | 971 | 637 | 32nd |
| Break-ins | 87 | 173 | 142nd |
| Car thefts | 212 | 193 | 66th |
| Robberies | 19 | 70 | 151st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 29 | 46 | 119th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 21 | 6 | 17th |
| Bicycle thefts | 11 | 31 | 122nd |
| Thefts from vehicles | 160 | 212 | 118th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 9,390 | 16,813 | 147th |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $85,000 | 151st |
| Households that rent | 62.4% | 45.5% | 24th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 25.1% | 39.0% | 157th |
| Commute by transit | 29.2% | 25.8% | 43rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.4% | 5.3% | 123rd |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 16.3% | 43rd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.1 | 99th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 6.4 | 5.0 | 53rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 3.7 | 2.1 | 22nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 275 | 228 | 58th |
| Affordable homes coming | 0 | 19 | 93rd |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 8 | 10 | 88th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 10.0% | 7.8% | 64th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 | 63rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 235 | 410 | 109th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 1 | 4 | 131st |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 76 | 82 | 89 | 109 | 101 |
| Break-ins | 7 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Car thefts | 16 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 22 |
| Robberies | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 105 | 137 | 149 | 162 | 137 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Rustic | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 971 | 768 | 32nd |
| Break-ins | 87 | 190 | 142nd |
| Car thefts | 212 | 225 | 66th |
| Robberies | 19 | 78 | 151st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 29 | 61 | 119th |
| Total | 1,317 | 1,322 | 52nd |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Rustic | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 76 | 82 | 89 | 109 | 101 | 971 | 768 | 32nd |
| Break-ins | 7 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 87 | 190 | 142nd |
| Car thefts | 16 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 22 | 212 | 225 | 66th |
| Robberies | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 151st |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 61 | 119th |
| Total | 105 | 137 | 149 | 162 | 137 | 1,317 | 1,322 | 52nd |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 140 | 13 |
| 2022 | 136 | 77 |
| 2023 | 37 | 5 |
| 2024 | 54 | 6 |
| 2025 | 61 | 21 |
| 2026 | 40 | 27 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (8)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 Gracefield Ave | Addition | Minor variance | Hearing Nov 19 | A0328/25EYK |
| 105 Rustic Rd | Consent | Consent | Hearing Feb 18 | B0039/26EYK |
Under appeal (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Maple Leaf Dr | New house | Minor variance and consent | Submitted Jan 2021 | A0059/21EYK |
| 29 De Marco Blvd | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted May 2022 | B0026/22EYK |
Waiting for a decision (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Gracefield Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Rustic Rd | Addition | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0219/26EYK |
| 15 Sorlyn Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Nov 2026 | A0293/26EYK |
| 1570 Lawrence Ave W | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Jun 2026 | B0006/26EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (15)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 Lawrence Ave W | 73 | 92 | 1965 | 0 |
| 1570 Lawrence Ave W | 75 | 87 | 1960 | — |
| 1630 Lawrence Ave W | 75 | 100 | 1994 | 0 |
| 1620 Lawrence Ave W | 80 | 13 | 1955 | 0 |
| 30 Falstaff Ave | 84 | 221 | 1970 | 0 |
| 1622 Lawrence Ave W | 84 | 20 | 1955 | 0 |
| 1795 Jane St | 86 | 105 | 1960 | 0 |
| 40 Falstaff Ave | 86 | 224 | 1970 | 0 |
| 10 Maple Leaf Dr | 86 | 150 | 1992 | 3 |
| 1747 Jane St | 87 | 102 | 1971 | — |
| 20 Falstaff Ave | 88 | 224 | 1970 | 0 |
| 1728 Lawrence Ave W | 90 | 34 | 1960 | 0 |
| 1855 Jane St | 93 | 206 | 1970 | 0 |
| 1750 Lawrence Ave W | 96 | 70 | 1979 | 0 |
| 1724 Lawrence Ave W | 100 | 30 | 1959 | — |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (4)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Middle School | 6-8 | TDSB | 255 | 48% | 17% | — |
| Gracefield Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 145 | — | — | — |
| St Fidelis Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 605 | 86% | 58% | — |
| Chaminade College School | 9-12 | TCDSB | 875 | — | — | 77% |
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 (2)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Fidelis Child Care Centre | 155 Falstaff Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 120 | Yes |
| Falstaff Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 10 Falstaff Ave | infants, toddlers, preschool | 68 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 52 Lawrence West | Bus | 261 |
| 35 Jane | Bus | 156 |
| 935 Jane Express | Bus | 96 |
| 59 Maple Leaf | Bus | 57 |
| 952 Lawrence West Express | Bus | 39 |
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 | Rustic | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Falstaff Park, Gracefield Park, Maple Leaf Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Falstaff Park, Gracefield Park, Maple Leaf Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Falstaff Community Recreation Centre |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Rustic. Nearest: Amesbury Park, just over the border in Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Rustic. Nearest: Amesbury Sports Complex, just over the border in Brookhaven-Amesbury. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Rustic. Nearest: Fairhaven Park, 3.3 km away in Kingsview Village-The Westway. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Rustic. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Maple Leaf Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Maple Leaf Park |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | Falstaff Park, Maple Leaf Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 1 | 0 | Maple Leaf Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Falstaff Community Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Street work (8)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Maidstone St, Rustic Rd to Falstaff Ave | 2026 |
| Sidewalk work | Falstaff Ave, Culford Rd to Springview Ave | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Falstaff Ave, Culford Rd to Maidstone St | 2026 to 2036 |
| Road resurfacing | Del Ria Dr, Culford Rd to Gracefield Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Del Ria Dr, Culford Rd to Gracefield Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Springview Ave, near Falstaff Ave | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Gracefield Ave, Culford Rd to Bluebell Gate | Q2 2024 to Q4 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Maple Leaf Dr, Black Creek Dr to Jane St | Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
Garden and laneway suites (11)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Jacinta Dr | Garden suite | Sep 2026 |
| 220 Rustic Rd | Garden suite | Aug 2026 |
| 4 Bourdon Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2026 |
| 63 Beckett Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Nov 2025 |
| 39 Veerland Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2025 |
| 18 Liscombe Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2025 |
| 29 De Marco Blvd | Garden suite | May 2024 |
| 12 Upwood Ave | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | May 2024 |
| 40 Beckett Ave | Garden suite | Sep 2023 |
| 114 Lawnside Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2021 |
| 1830 Lawrence Ave W | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 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 | 2 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 11 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 15 | 160 | Lower 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 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
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Dr | 54,100 | 63 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Jane St Gordon Mackay Rd to Downsview Ave | 24,800 | — | Jun 2022 |
| Maple Leaf Dr Ricardo Parkette Trl to Bourdon Ave | 7,000 | 44 km/h | Apr 2025 |
| Falstaff Ave Jane St to Maidstone St | 6,500 | 44 km/h | Mar 2023 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falstaff Ave Springview Ave to Montana Ave | 3,800 | 60 km/h | Sep 2017 |
| Maidstone St Lawnside Dr to Raven Rd | 2,300 | 50 km/h | Oct 2024 |
| Liscombe Rd Rustic Rd to Burr Ave | 1,100 | 49 km/h | Jun 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 |
|---|---|
| Upwood Greenbelt | 8.9 |
| Maple Leaf Park | 5.1 |
| Falstaff Park | 1.2 |
| Gracefield Park | 1.1 |
| Trca Lands ( 68) | 1.1 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 1 building permit in Rustic included a green roof, the 28th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
No noise exemption permits were issued in Rustic in the last 12 months.
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 Rustic.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (0 designated, 1 listed), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 8.9% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 12% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6L, 1 of 25 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (4.0%; Toronto 2.0%). In M9N, 1 of 75 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (1.3%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Frances Nunziata · Ward 5 York South-Weston profile
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,027 service requests came from postal area M6L, which covers most of Rustic. The most common:
| Property standards | 168 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 139 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 137 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 136 | |
| Tree pruning | 117 | |
| Long grass and weeds on private property | 84 |
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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