- Oakridge, Calgary
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Oakridge — Neighbourhood — Location of Oakridge in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°58′04″N 114°07′46″W / 50.96778°N 114.12944°W Country 
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CalgaryQuadrant SW Ward 11 Established 1968 Annexed 1956 Government[1] – Administrative body Calgary City Council – Alderman Brian Pincott Area – Total 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) Elevation 1,110 m (3,642 ft) Population (2006)[2] – Total 6,041 – Average Income $72,674 Website Oakridge Community Association Oakridge is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by 90 Avenue S, to the east by 24 Street W and the Tsuu T'ina first nation reserve to the west. To the north it borders the Glenmore Reservoir and the Weaselhead Natural Area.
Oakridge was under the jurisdiction of the Municipal District of Rocky View until being annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956. It was subsequently established as a neighbourhood in 1968. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]
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Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,041.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $72,674 in 2000, and there were 6.9% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 21.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 8.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The community is served by Louis Riel Elementary & Junior High public school.
See also
References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_11_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Oakridge Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/oakridge.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Oakridge Community". http://www.calgaryarea.com/sw/oakridge/oakridge.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Community Population Comparison". http://www.calgary.ca/DocGallery/BU/cityclerks/popcomparisonbycomm.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
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