Rosscarrock, Calgary

Rosscarrock
Neighbourhood
Rosscarrock

Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary

Coordinates: 51°02′27″N 114°09′10″W / 51.04083°N 114.15278°W / 51.04083; -114.15278Coordinates: 51°02′27″N 114°09′10″W / 51.04083°N 114.15278°W / 51.04083; -114.15278
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 8
Established 1954
Government[1]
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi
  Administrative body Calgary City Council
  Councillor Evan Woolley
Area
  Total 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation 1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
  Total 3,200
  Average Income $40,733
Postal code T3C
Website Rosscarrock Community Association

Rosscarrock is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west 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 north-east corner of the neighbourhood, and it is bordered by the Shaganappi golf course.

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 2012 municipal census, Rosscarrock had a population of 3,356 living in 1,645 dwellings, a 5.7% increase from its 2011 population of 3,175.[3] With a land area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,050/km2 (7,900/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $40,733 in 2000, and there were 27.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 22.3% 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.[2]

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).

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "Rosscarrock Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-17.
  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). Retrieved 2007-05-17.

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