Strathcona Park, Calgary

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Strathcona Park
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Strathcona Park
Location of Strathcona Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′50″N114°10′23″W / 51.04722°N 114.17306°W / 51.04722; -114.17306 Coordinates: 51°02′50″N114°10′23″W / 51.04722°N 114.17306°W / 51.04722; -114.17306
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta.svg  Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward 6
Established1980
Annexed1956
Government
[1]
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi
  Administrative body Calgary City Council
  CouncillorJeffrey Davison
Area
  Total1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation
1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Population
 (2006) [2]
  Total7,270
   Average Income
$105,139
Postal code
T3H
Website SCA Community Association

Strathcona Park is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Bow Trail to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, Strathcona Drive and the community of Christie Park to the south and Strathcona Park Blvd to the west. Strathcona Park lies in the center of the neighbourhood.

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The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Strathcona Park was established as a neighbourhood in 1980. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor. [1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Strathcona Park had a population of 7,033 living in 2,436 dwellings, a 0.1% decrease from its 2011 population of 7,039. [3] With a land area of 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi), it had a population density of

Residents in this community had a median household income of $105,139 in 2000, and there were 9.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. [5] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. All buildings were single-family detached homes, and 7.9% of the housing was used for renting. [2]

Education

The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary public school, and by John W. Costello Catholic Elementary Catholic school.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Strathcona Park Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
  3. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-11.