Rundle, Calgary
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| Rundle | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NE |
| Ward | 5 |
| Established | 1973 |
| Annexed | 1961 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Ray Jones |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.6 km² (1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 11,246 |
| - Average Income | $51,619 |
| Postal code | T1Y |
| Website: Rundle Community Association | |
Rundle is a residential neighbourhood in the north-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 32 Avenue N to the north, the Trans-Canada Highway to the south, 52 Street E to the east and 36 Street E to the west. The Sunridge Mall is located immediately west of the neighbourhood.
Rundle was established in 1973 and was named after Robert Terrill Rundle, a missionary that worked in Western Canada in the mid 1800s. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 5 Alderman Ray Jones.[3]
The community is served by the Rundle station of the C-Train LRT system. The postal code in this area is T1Y.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 11,246.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,619 in 2000, and there were 24.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 32.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 27.3% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Rundle Elementary, Cecil Swanson Elementary, Dr. Gordon Higgins Junior High public schools and by St. Rupert Elementary and St. Rose of Lima Elementary and Junior High catholic schools.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 5 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Rundle Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Rundle Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-14.
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