Charleswood, Calgary

For other uses, see Charleswood (disambiguation).

Charleswood
—  Neighbourhood  —
Location of Charleswood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°05′08″N 114°06′44″W / 51.08556°N 114.11222°W / 51.08556; -114.11222
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	NW
Ward	7
Established	1959
Government[1]
- Administrative body	Calgary City Council
- Alderman	Druh Farrell
Area
- Total	2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation	1,105 m (3,625 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
- Total	3,503
- Average Income	$63,828
Website	Triwood Community Association

Charleswood is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located east of Crowchild Trail and the University of Calgary. It borders the Nose Hill Park to the north and the Confederation Park to the south-east.

Charleswood is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 7 Alderman Druh Farrell.

Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,503.^[3] Residents in this community had a median household income of $63,828 in 2000, and there were 12.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.^[1] As of 2000, 17.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 11.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 18.4% of the housing was used for renting.^[2]

Education

The community is served by Banff Trail Bilingual Elementary, Collingwood Elementary and Senator Patrick Burns Junior High public schools, as well as by St. Francis Senior High and St. Margaret Elementary & Junior High Catholic schools.

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

1. ^ ^{a b} City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 7 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_7_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09. 
2. ^ ^{a b} City of Calgary (2006). "Charleswood Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/charleswood.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09. 
3. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-09. 

External links

• Triwood Community Association

Coordinates: 51°05′08″N 114°06′44″W / 51.08556°N 114.11222°W / 51.08556; -114.11222