Rosscarrock, Calgary
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Rosscarrock | |
Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary | |
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Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | 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
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 6 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Rosscarrock Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Rosscarrock Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
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