Rosscarrock, Calgary

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Rosscarrock
Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary
Rosscarrock
Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′27″N 114°09′10″W / 51.04083, -114.15278
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 6
Established 1954
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Connelly
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 Ward 6 Alderman Craig Burrows.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,200.[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 neighborhood.[1] 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]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Ernest Manning High and Rosscarrock Elementary public schools, as well as by St. Michael Elementary & Junior High (catholic) and Plains Indians Cultural Survival School.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Rosscarrock Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Rosscarrock Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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Coordinates: 51°02′27″N, 114°09′10″W