Rosscarrock | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary | |
Coordinates: 51°02′27″N 114°09′10″W / 51.04083°N 114.15278°WCoordinates: 51°02′27″N 114°09′10″W / 51.04083°N 114.15278°W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | SW |
Ward | 8 |
Established | 1954 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
• Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
• Councillor | Evan Woolley |
Area | |
• Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,140 m (3,740 ft) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 3,200 |
• Average Income | $40,733 |
Postal code | T3C |
Website | Rosscarrock Community Association |
Rosscarrock is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Bow Trail to the east by 33 Street W, to the south by 17 Avenue S and to the west by 45 Street W. The Westbrook Mall is located in the north-east corner of the neighbourhood, and it is bordered by the Shaganappi golf course.
Rosscarrock was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor.
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Rosscarrock had a population of
3,356 living in 1,645 dwellings, a 5.7% increase from its 2011 population of 3,175. With a land area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,050/km2 (7,900/sq mi) in 2012.Residents in this community had a median household income of $40,733 in 2000, and there were 27.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 22.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 53.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 65.8% of the housing was used for renting.
The community is served by Ernest Manning High and Rosscarrock Elementary public schools, as well as by St. Michael Elementary & Junior High (Catholic, Late French Immersion, International Baccalaureate).