Westgate
Neighbourhood
CityCalgary
QuadrantSW
Ward6
Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
Established1957
Annexed1956
Area total0.5 km²
Population as of2006
Population total3145
Average Income$54309
Coordinates51°02′41″N 114°09′33″W
Elevation1140 m
Postal codeT3C
WebsiteWestgate Community Association

Westgate is a residential area and a neighborhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bordered by Bow Trail to the north, 45 Street W to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south, and Sarcee Trail to the west. Edworthy Park is situated just north of the community.

The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 and Westgate was established in 1957. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor. Currently, Councillor Richard Pootmans represents the area as of 2024

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Westgate had a population of living in dwellings, a 2.3% increase from its 2011 population of .[1] With a land area of 1.2 km2 (0.46 sq mi), it had a population density of in 2012.[2][1]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $54,309 in 2000, and there were 10.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[3] As of 2000, 14.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 14.6% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 24.3% of the housing was used for renting.[4]

Education

The community is served by Vincent Massey Junior High and Westgate Bilingual Elementary schools.

See also

References

  1. ^ "2012 Civic Census Results". City of Calgary. 2012. Archived from the original on June 1, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  2. ^ "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  3. ^ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 6 Profile". Archived from the original on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). "Westgate Community Statistics". Retrieved 2007-05-10.