Abbeydale, Calgary

Abbeydale is a neighbourhood in the northeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bordered to the north by Trans-Canada Highway, to the east by Stoney Trail, to the south by Canadian National Railway tracks and to the west by 68 Street E.

Abbeydale
Neighbourhood
Abbeydale
Location of Abbeydale in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°03′39″N 113°55′40″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNE
Ward10
Established1976
Annexed1976
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorRay Jones
Area
 • Total2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation
1,067 m (3,501 ft)
Population
 (2015)[2]
 • Total6,012
 • Average Income
$81,232
WebsiteProfile

Abbeydale was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1976.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2016 municipal census, Abbeydale had a population of 6,150 living in 2,015 dwellings, a 7.9% increase from its 2011 population of 5,700.[3] With a land area of 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,130/km2 in 2012.[4][3]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $81,232 in 2015, and there were 21% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2016, 31% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 26% were used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Abbeydale Elementary public school and also by St. Kateri Tekakwitha Elementary School (catholic).

See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. https://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Documents/community_social_statistics/abbeydale.pdf
  3. "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 10 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-08.
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