Oakridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by 90 Avenue S, to the east by 24 Street W and the West/South by Southland Drive. To the north it borders the Glenmore Reservoir and the Weaselhead Natural Area.

Oakridge
Neighbourhood
Oakridge Location of Oakridge in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°58′04″N 114°07′46″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SW
Ward	11
Established	1968
Annexed	1956
Government [1]
• Mayor	Jyoti Gondek
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Kourtney Branagan
Area
• Total	2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Elevation	1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Population  (2006)[2]
• Total	6,041
• Average Income	$72,674
Website	Oakridge Community Association

Oakridge was under the jurisdiction of the Municipal District of Rocky View until being annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956. It was subsequently established as a neighbourhood in 1968, with home and business construction beginning the following year in 1969. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 11 councillor.[1]

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Oakridge had a population of 5,651 living in 2,291 dwellings, a -1.2% increase from its 2011 population of 5,719.[3] With a land area of 2.4 km² (0.93 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,350/km² (6,100/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $72,674 in 2000, and there were 6.9% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 21.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 1.8% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 8.4% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

Education

The community is served by Louis Riel Elementary & Junior High public school which houses the Science Program and the GATE Program.

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

• Oakridge Community Association