Point Mckay, Calgary

Point Mckay
—  Neighbourhood  —
Location of Point Mckay in Calgary
Coordinates:
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 7
Established 1911
Annexed 1963
Government[1]
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Alderman Druh Farrell
Area
 • Total 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Elevation 1,060 m (3,478 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 1,344
 • Average Income $63,731
Website Point Mckay Community Association

Point Mckay is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Bowness Road and to the south by the Bow River. Edworthy Park is located across the river, and is connected by a bridge to Point Mckay.

It was part of the town of Montgomery before it was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1963.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell.

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Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 1,344.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $63,731 in 2000, and there were 9.5% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 15.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 37.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 25.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Terrace Road Elementary public school.

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