Idylwylde is bounded by four major roadways, which serve to keep the area's centre quiet. Composed primarily of single-family homes, Idylwylde also contains several apartment buildings, a high school and commercial businesses.
Residents, the majority of whom are retired or older than 50, enjoy easy access to the many retail services at nearby Bonnie Doon Mall. Civic ward: Métis. District: Southeast. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.