Neighbourhood Profile
Bendale South
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 10,836 with a median household income of $55K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $720K. Walk score of 74, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.5/10. Momentum score of 107 signals steady neighbourhood trajectory.
Neighbourhood Index
Composite score per category. Each averages 3\u20134 underlying metrics indexed to the city. 100 = Toronto average.
Dashed ring = Toronto (100). Scores above 100 outperform the city.
Neighbourhood Momentum
Composite trajectory score. 100 = holding steady.
107
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Bendale South’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bendale South — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Bendale South safe in 2026?+
Bendale South has 206 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 4.3%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Bendale South is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Bendale South?+
Schools rate 6.5/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 123 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 72.4% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Bendale South good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (123 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 74, transit score 63. Average household size 2.7.
How much do homes cost in Bendale South in 2026?+
Median home value $720K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 30.5% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 54% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.1x.
Is Bendale South a good investment?+
Momentum score 107/200 (average). Pipeline: 210 units, permits +36% YoY. Projected 1,885 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +2 (12 months).
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Sources: Toronto Open Data, Statistics Canada Census 2021, Toronto Police Service, Fraser Institute, RentSafeTO, DineSafe, Vision Zero, TRCA, MPAC. City averages reflect Toronto-wide figures. Growth rates use the most recent comparable period.