Rosscarrock

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Rosscarrock
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Rosscarrock
Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′27″N114°09′10″W / 51.04083°N 114.15278°W / 51.04083; -114.15278 Coordinates: 51°02′27″N114°09′10″W / 51.04083°N 114.15278°W / 51.04083; -114.15278
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta.svg  Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward 8
Established1954
Government
[1]
 • Mayor Jyoti Gondek
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • CouncillorCourtney Walcott
Area
 • Total1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation
1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Population
 (2006) [2]
 • Total3,200
 •  Average Income
$40,733
Postal code
T3C
Website Rosscarrock Community Association

Rosscarrock is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Bow Trail to the east by 33 Street W, to the south by 17 Avenue S and to the west by 45 Street W. The Westbrook Mall is located in the northeast corner of the neighbourhood, and it is bordered by the Shaganappi golf course .

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Rosscarrock was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor. [1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2019 municipal census, Rosscarrock had a population of 3,625 living in 1,715 dwellings, a 0.3% increase from its 2018 population of 3,613. [3] With a land area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of

Residents in this community had a median household income of $65,633 in 2016, and there were 27.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. [5] As of 2016, 37% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 53.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 65.8% of the housing was used for renting. [6]

Education

The community is served by Ernest Manning High and Rosscarrock Elementary public schools, as well as by St. Michael Elementary & Junior High (Catholic, Late French Immersion, International Baccalaureate).

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References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ↑ City of Calgary (2006). "Rosscarrock Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
  3. ↑ Office, City Clerk's. "Past census results". www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
  4. ↑ "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. ↑ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
  6. ↑ Neighbourhoods, Calgary. "Rosscarrock Profile". www.calgary.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-16.
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