Penbrooke Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast 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 17 Avenue SE to the south and is part of the International Avenue Business Revitalization Zone.

Penbrooke Meadows
Neighbourhood
Penbrooke Meadows Location of Penbrooke Meadows in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′43″N 113°56′50″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SE
Ward	9
Established	1969
Annexed	1961
Government [1]
• Mayor	Jyoti Gondek
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Gian-Carlo Carra
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

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 9 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

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

• Penbrooke Meadows Community Association