Living in Waterfront Communities-The Island
Waterfront Communities-The Island is a large place in Ontario, Canada, home to 65,913 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 6%, #132 of 2,508), city lovers (top 11%, #85 of 820), car-free households (top 11%, #91 of 866).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Waterfront Communities-The Island
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It lies on Lake Ontario.
- It is part of Greater Toronto, 8 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 56 min and sets around 22:44; in late June it sets around 3:03.
How Waterfront Communities-The Island ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Canada. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability, education and family and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Canada | In Ontario | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #308 of 1,760 | #41 of 413 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #1,253 of 1,561 | #253 of 414 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #719 of 1,245 | #110 of 345 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #450 of 978 | #57 of 306 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #231 of 1,453 | #26 of 372 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #229 of 1,453 | #30 of 372 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #249 of 1,721 | #48 of 439 | Map |
| Single professional | 64 | #153 of 809 | #27 of 280 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #130 of 844 | #26 of 284 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #131 of 568 | #24 of 230 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #403 of 1,176 | #50 of 353 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #398 of 1,307 | #84 of 352 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #91 of 866 | #22 of 281 | Map |
| Student | 68 | #170 of 418 | #81 of 181 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #847 of 1,245 | #170 of 345 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 20 | #1,546 of 1,899 | #289 of 454 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #85 of 820 | #21 of 276 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #153 of 1,176 | #24 of 353 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 75 | #153 of 1,453 | #22 of 372 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #2,159 of 2,661 | #433 of 552 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 58 | #132 of 2,508 | #29 of 540 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #1,277 of 2,508 | #218 of 540 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #2,369 of 2,661 | #440 of 552 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #52 of 2,508 | #24 of 540 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #93 of 2,923 | #25 of 567 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #752 of 1,899 | #128 of 454 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #526 of 1,224 | #52 of 306 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #429 of 1,899 | #57 of 454 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #193 of 867 | #45 of 293 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Moss Park 2 km
- Niagara 3 km
- Bay Street Corridor 3 km
- Kensington-Chinatown 3 km
- Trinity-Bellwoods 3 km
- Regent Park (Ontario) 3 km
- University 4 km
- South Riverdale 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.