St. Andrews Heights, Calgary

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St. Andrews Heights
Neighbourhood

St. Andrews Heights with downtown in background
St. Andrews Heights

Location of St. Andrews Heights in Calgary

Coordinates: 51°03′35″N 114°07′46″W / 51.05972°N 114.12944°W / 51.05972; -114.12944Coordinates: 51°03′35″N 114°07′46″W / 51.05972°N 114.12944°W / 51.05972; -114.12944
Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 7
Established 1953
Annexed 1910
Government[1]
  Mayor Naheed Nenshi
  Administrative body Calgary City Council
  Councillor Druh Farrell
Elevation 1,070 m (3,510 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
  Total 1,588
  Average Income $59,489
Website St. Andrews Heights Community Association

St. Andrews Heights is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by the Trans-Canada Highway, to the east by Crowchild Trail, to the south by Toronto Crescent, and to the west by 29 Street. The Foothills Medical Centre occupies the north-western corner of the community, and McMahon Stadium and the Foothills Athletic Park borders to the north-east. The Bow River flows immediately south of the neighbourhood.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910 and St. Andrews Heights was established in 1953. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 7 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, St. Andrews Heights had a population of 1,588 living in 645 dwellings, an 8% increase from its 2011 population of 1,470.[3] With a land area of 1.2 km2 (0.46 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,320/km2 (3,430/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $59,489 in 2000, and there were 13.7% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 30.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 42.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 46.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Branton Bilingual Junior High School and Queen Elizabeth Junior and Senior High School public schools, as well as University Elementary and Rundle College. French Immersion students in the community are served by École Banff Trail as well as William Aberhart High School.

Community Association

President: Jacques Gendron

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
  2. 1 2 City of Calgary (2006). "St. Andrews Heights Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-16.
  3. 1 2 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 7 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-16.
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