Discover St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands is home to 31,285 residents in 18,790 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 96 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 94 per cent. About 40 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Amano Trattoria, Anejo, Coppa's Fresh Market and Maisonette Gifts.
On the move
How easy is it to get around St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
Walk Score rates St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands 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
From St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
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 | Island Public/Natural Science School Home school · part of the area | 6.1/10 Provincial rank 1,495 of 3,052 |
| JK-5 | Public | Dundas Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School Home school · part of the area | 5.1/10 Provincial rank 2,155 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Downtown Alternative School | 8.0/10 Provincial rank 351 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Michael Catholic School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | The Waterfront School | 6.6/10 Provincial rank 1,137 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Bishop Macdonell Catholic School | 8.7/10 Provincial rank 161 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Paul Catholic School | 5.8/10 Provincial rank 1,703 of 3,052 |
| 6-8 | Public | Queen Alexandra Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | Jarvis Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 4.1/10 Provincial rank 649 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 St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands is home to 31,285 residents in 18,790 households, with an average household size of 1.7 and a median household income of $87,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 8
Gym & fitness 7
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
What are the boundaries of St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
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 St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands profile, which describes 31,285 residents.
What types of homes are found in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
High-rise apartments make up about 94 per cent of dwellings and row houses about 2 per cent. About 60 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands a good neighbourhood for families?
About 14 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 1.7. 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 St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands's Walk Score ratings are walking 100, transit 100 and cycling 99 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands?
Median household income in the City profile is $87,000, and 65 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.
