Thorncliffe, Calgary
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| Thorncliffe | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1954 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Bob Hawkesworth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.8 km² (1.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 8,862 |
| - Average Income | $50,009 |
| Website: Thorncliffe Community Association | |
Thorncliffe is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 64 Avenue to the north, Deerfoot Trail to the east, McKnight Boulevard to the south and 14 Street W and Nose Hill Park to the west.
Thorncliffe was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 4 Alderman Bob Hawkesworth.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 8,862.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $50,009 in 2000, and there were 20.8% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 13.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 34% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Colonel Sanders Elementary and Thorncliffe Elementary public school, as well as by Corpus Christi Elementary School (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 4 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Thorncliffe Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Thorncliffe Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-12.
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Nose Hill Park | Huntington Hills | Calgary International Airport |
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