Neighbourhood Profile
Waterfront Communities-The Island
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 65,940 with a median household income of $72K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $750K. Walk score of 97, above the city average. 8 parks, 7 grocery stores, schools rated 7.5/10. Momentum score of 102 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.
102
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Waterfront Communities-The Island’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Waterfront Communities-The Island — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Waterfront Communities-The Island safe in 2026?+
Waterfront Communities-The Island has 197 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 7.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 17, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 16 shooting incidents. Overall, Waterfront Communities-The Island is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Waterfront Communities-The Island?+
Schools rate 7.5/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 6 licensed daycares with 270 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 85% (city avg: 68%). 6 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Waterfront Communities-The Island good for families?+
7 grocery stores, 6 daycares (270 spaces), 6 playgrounds, 1 pools, 1 arenas, and 8 parks. Walk score 97, transit score 82. Average household size 2.3.
How much do homes cost in Waterfront Communities-The Island in 2026?+
Median home value $750K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 29.7% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 50% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 10.4x.
Is Waterfront Communities-The Island a good investment?+
Momentum score 102/200 (average). Pipeline: 265 units, permits +40% YoY. Projected 14,597 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +4 (12 months).
Top 5 Comparable Neighbourhoods
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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.