Glenbrook, Calgary
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| Glenbrook | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 6 |
| Established | 1958 |
| Annexed | 1954 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Joe Connelly |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.9 km² (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 6,827 |
| - Average Income | $42,845 |
| Postal code | T3E |
| Website: Glenbrook Community Association | |
Glenbrook is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 26 Avenue S to the north, 37 Street W to the east, Richmond Road to the south and Sarcee Trail to the west.
The land was partly annexed to the City of Calgary in in 1954, and partly in 1956. Glenbrook was established in 1958. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,827.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $42,845 in 2000, and there were 23.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 35.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 46.1% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by A.E. Cross Junior High, Glenbrook Elementary public schools and Calgary Christian and St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary (catholic schools).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Glenbrook Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Glenbrook Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
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