Thorncliffe, Calgary
| Thorncliffe | |
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| — Neighbourhood — | |
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| Coordinates: 51°06′08″N 114°04′01″W / 51.10222°N 114.06694°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 4 |
| Established | 1954 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Alderman | Gael MacLeod |
| 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 Gael MacLeod.[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". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/ward_4_profile.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). "Thorncliffe Community Statistics". http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/cns/community_social_statistics/thorncliffe.pdf. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. "Thorncliffe Community". http://www.calgaryarea.com/nw/thorncliffe/thorncliffe.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.
[edit] External links
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Nose Hill Park | Huntington Hills | Calgary International Airport | |
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Deerfoot Trail | ||
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| Highwood | Highland Park | Greenview |
Coordinates: 51°06′08″N 114°04′01″W / 51.10222°N 114.06694°W
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