Penbrooke Meadows, Calgary

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Penbrooke Meadows
Neighbourhood
Penbrooke Meadows is located in Calgary
Penbrooke Meadows
Penbrooke Meadows
Location of Penbrooke Meadows in Calgary
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Country  Canada
Province  Alberta
City  Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 10
Established 1969
Annexed 1961
Government[1]
 • Mayor Naheed Nenshi
 • Administrative body Calgary City Council
 • Councillor Andre Chabot
Area
 • Total 2.0 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Elevation 1,057 m (3,468 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 • Total 8,382
 • Average Income $49,602
Website Penbrooke Meadows Community Association

Penbrooke Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Memorial Drive to the north, 68 Street E to the east, 52 Street E to the west and International Avenue to the south.

The area was annexed by Calgary in 1961 and Penbrooke Meadows was established in 1969. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 10 councillor.[1]

The postal code in this area is T2A.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Penbrooke Meadows had a population of 8,547 living in 3,212 dwellings, a 4.4% increase from its 2011 population of 8,188.[3] With a land area of 2 km2 (0.77 sq mi), it had a population density of 4,300/km2 (11,100/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $49,602 in 2000, and there were 24.5% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 32.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 29.6% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by G.W. Skene Elementary, James Short Memorial Elementary and Penbrooke Meadows Elementary public schools, as well as by St. Peter Elementary School (catholic).

See also

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