Scarborough-Rouge Park
Ward 25 covers three neighbourhoods in Scarborough, from Centennial Scarborough to West Rouge. It has 22 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Neethan Shan · 416-338-3771 · Councillor_Shan@toronto.ca · Website
Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
01Biggest proposals in progress
The five tallest of the ward’s 22 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 25 in the next 30 days.
- •Deck or porch50 Maberley Cres · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
- •Minor variance576 McLevin Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Wed, Nov 25 · Hearing Wed, Dec 2
03Neighbourhoods
Three neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 25. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| West Rouge | 4 |
| Highland Creek | 3 |
| Centennial Scarborough | 2 |
Partly in the ward: Malvern East, Morningside Heights, West Hill.
04The numbers
Ward 25 compared with Toronto’s 25 wards. Wards have similar populations, so totals compare fairly.
| Major crime, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 517 | 19th |
| Auto theft | 293 | 11th |
| Break and enter | 130 | 22nd |
| Robbery | 72 | 15th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 24 | 25th |
| All major crime | 1,036 | 20th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,485 | 22nd |
| Households | 32,315 | 24th |
| Typical household income (median) | $105,000 | 1st |
| Households that rent | 20.6% | 24th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 32.7% | 23rd |
| People with low income | 7.8% | 25th |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 5th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 14.8% | 12th |
| Median age | 42 | 4th |
Source: City of Toronto Ward Profiles, 2021 Census.
| Serious collisions, 2022 to 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Collisions where someone was killed or seriously injured | 38 | 19th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 10 | 25th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
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| All requests | 19,797 | 16th |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 963 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 921 | — |
| General Pruning | 768 | — |
| Driveway Blocked By Plowed Snowbank | 731 | — |
| Long Grass and Prohibited Plants on Private Property | 492 | — |
Source: City of Toronto, 311 Service Requests. The five most common types are listed.
| Child care and short-term rentals | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed child care centres | 34 | 22nd |
| Child care spaces | 2,079 | 25th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 85 | 20th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 25
Who is the councillor for Ward 25 Scarborough-Rouge Park?
Neethan Shan. Phone 416-338-3771, email Councillor_Shan@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 25?
Centennial Scarborough, Highland Creek and West Rouge, and parts of Malvern East, Morningside Heights and West Hill.
What is being built in Ward 25?
22 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 13-storey building (483 homes) at 4674 Kingston Rd.
Is Ward 25 safe?
It had 1,036 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 20th of Toronto’s 25 wards.