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Glenbrook
Neighbourhood
Glenbrook is located in CalgaryGlenbrookGlenbrookLocation of Glenbrook in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°01′37″N 114°09′09″W / 51.02694°N 114.15250°W / 51.02694; -114.15250
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward6
Established1958
Annexed1954
Government
 • MayorJyoti Gondek
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorRichard Pootmans
Area
 • Total1.9 km (0.7 sq mi)
Elevation1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Population
 • Total6,827
 • Average Income$42,845
Postal codeT3E
WebsiteGlenbrook Community Association

Glenbrook is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 26 Avenue S to the north, 37 Street W to the east, Richmond Road to the south and Sarcee Trail to the west.

The land was partly annexed to the City of Calgary in 1954, and partly in 1956. Glenbrook was established in 1958. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Glenbrook had a population of 7,056 living in 3,247 dwellings, a 2.4% increase from its 2011 population of 6,893. With a land area of 1.9 km (0.73 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,710/km (9,620/sq mi) in 2012.

Residents in this community had a median household income of $42,845 in 2000, and there were 23.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 20.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 35.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 46.1% of the housing was used for renting.

Education

The community is served by A.E. Cross Junior High, Glenbrook Elementary public schools and Calgary Christian, St. Gregory Elementary-Junior High (4-9) and St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary (K-3) (Catholic schools).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Glenbrook Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2007-05-14.
  3. ^ "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries". City of Calgary. Archived from the original (Esri shapefile) on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 11, 2008. Retrieved 2007-05-14.

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