Oakridge, Calgary

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Oakridge
Location of Oakridge in Calgary
Oakridge
Location of Oakridge in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°58′04″N 114°07′46″W / 50.96778, -114.12944
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 11
Established 1968
Annexed 1956
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Brian Pincott
Area
 - Total 2.4 km² (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation 1,110 m (3,642 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,041
 - Average Income $72,674
Website: Oakridge Community Association

Oakridge is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by 90 Avenue S, to the east by 24 Street W and the Tsuu T'ina first nation reserve to the west. To the north it borders the Glenmore Reservoir and the Weaselhead Natural Area.

Oakridge was under the jurisdiction of the Municipal District of Rocky View until being annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956. It was subsequently established as a neighbourhood in 1968. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,041.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $72,674 in 2000, and there were 6.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 21.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 8.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Louis Riel Elementary & Junior High public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Oakridge Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Oakridge Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.

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Coordinates: 50°58′04″N, 114°07′46″W