Discover Bendale South
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Bendale South?
Bendale South is home to 10,725 residents in 3,360 households. Housing is mostly low-rise, with 81 per cent of dwellings being houses and detached houses alone accounting for 58 per cent. About 67 per cent of households own their home.
Walk Score rates local walking at 63 out of 100 and transit at 77 out of 100. Local anchors include Ahmutha Surabi, Merigold Restaurant, Blue Sky Bakery and Bombay Foods Cash "N" Carry.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Bendale South?
Walk Score rates Bendale South on a 100-point scale for walking, transit and cycling. Exact travel time depends on the address, time of day and service conditions.
Walk Score
Errands on foot
Transit Score
Access to public transit
Bike Score
Errands by bike
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Education
What schools are in Bendale South?
Schools marked Home school are the ones the Toronto District School Board assigns to addresses here, read from its own attendance areas. A neighbourhood usually spans more than one. Catholic and French boards draw their own boundaries. Boards assign a home school per address, so two houses on the same street can be served differently, and boundaries, programs and enrolment rules change. Look up your exact address with the board before it matters.
| JK-6 | Public | Hunter's Glen Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 7.1/10 Provincial rank 811 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Knob Hill Public School Home school · part of the area | 5.2/10 Provincial rank 2,090 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | John McCrae Public School Home school · part of the area | 4.5/10 Provincial rank 2,436 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Lord Roberts Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 7.5/10 Provincial rank 589 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Albert Catholic School | 4.7/10 Provincial rank 2,337 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Rose of Lima Catholic School | 6.0/10 Provincial rank 1,567 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Glen Ravine Junior Public School | 4.4/10 Provincial rank 2,474 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Nicholas Catholic School | 5.5/10 Provincial rank 1,921 of 3,052 |
| 7-8 | Public | Charles Gordon Senior Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute Home school | 4.4/10 Provincial rank 620 of 747 |
Find the School Assigned to an Address
Each address is assigned to a specific public school, and boundaries can vary by street. Always confirm the designated school with the local school board. Private schools have separate admission requirements.
Community profile
Who lives in Bendale South?
Bendale South is home to 10,725 residents in 3,360 households, with an average household size of 3.2 and a median household income of $90,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Bendale South Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Bendale South?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 4
Grocery & shopping 8
Recreation & parks 2
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Bendale South
What are the boundaries of Bendale South?
No single boundary is used by every resident, service or data source. For the community statistics on this page, HomeLife combines the City of Toronto's Bendale South profile, which describes 10,725 residents.
What types of homes are found in Bendale South?
Detached houses make up about 58 per cent of dwellings and duplexes about 21 per cent. About 33 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Bendale South a good neighbourhood for families?
About 43 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 3.2. This guide lists 10 nearby schools across the elementary, middle and secondary tiers. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
How do people get around Bendale South?
Bendale South's Walk Score ratings are walking 63, transit 77 and cycling 67 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Bendale South?
Median household income in the City profile is $90,000, and 29 per cent of residents aged 25 to 64 hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The community section on this page breaks the figures down further.
