Discover Birch Cliff
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Birch Cliff?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 22,700 residents in 9,620 households. The housing stock is split, with detached houses at 51 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments a further 21 per cent. About 66 per cent of households own their home.
Everyday errands are walkable from much of the area. Local anchors include Navayo Greek Bistro, Pattylicious, FreshCo and Bulk Barn.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Birch Cliff?
Walk Score rates Birch Cliff on a 100-point scale for walking, transit and cycling. Exact travel time depends on the address, time of day and service conditions.
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Access to public transit
Bike Score
Errands by bike
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Buying & selling
How is the Birch Cliff real estate market?
Sale Price $1,184,000
Homes Sold 35
Days on Market 14
As of March 2026, TRREB's E06 market area recorded 35 detached sales across Birchcliffe-Cliffside. The average sale price was $1,184,000 and homes averaged 14 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in Birch Cliff?
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-8 | Public | Birch Cliff Public School Home school · part of the area | 6.0/10 Provincial rank 1,567 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Birch Cliff Heights Public School Home school · part of the area | 5.8/10 Provincial rank 1,703 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Cliffside Public School Home school · part of the area | 2.2/10 Provincial rank 2,952 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Courcelette Public School Home school · part of the area | 9.7/10 Provincial rank 42 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | John A Leslie Public School Home school · part of the area | 3.9/10 Provincial rank 2,657 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Blantyre Public School | 6.9/10 Provincial rank 927 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | Norman Cook Junior Public School | 3.4/10 Provincial rank 2,781 of 3,052 |
| 9-12 | Public | Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 4.3/10 Provincial rank 633 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Malvern Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 9.1/10 Provincial rank 15 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 Birch Cliff?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 22,700 residents in 9,620 households, with an average household size of 2.4 and a median household income of $90,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Community statistics use the City of Toronto's Birchcliffe-Cliffside neighbourhood profile. This statistical area does not define Birch Cliff's exact neighbourhood boundary.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Birch Cliff?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 3
Gym & fitness 1
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Birch Cliff
What are the boundaries of Birch Cliff?
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 Birchcliffe-Cliffside profile, which describes 22,700 residents.
What types of homes are found in Birch Cliff?
Detached houses make up about 51 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 21 per cent. About 34 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Birch Cliff a good neighbourhood for families?
About 37 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.4. This guide lists 5 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 Birch Cliff?
Birch Cliff's Walk Score ratings are walking 75, transit 63 and cycling 57 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
What is the Birch Cliff housing market like?
TRREB's E06 market area recorded 43 sales across Birchcliffe-Cliffside, with an average sale price of $1,104,912 and an average of 17 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in Birch Cliff?
Median household income in the City profile is $90,000, and 36 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.
