Rosscarrock is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest 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 northeast corner of the neighbourhood, and it is bordered by the Shaganappi golf course.

Rosscarrock
Neighbourhood
Rosscarrock Location of Rosscarrock in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′27″N 114°09′10″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SW
Ward	8
Established	1954
Government [1]
• Mayor	Jyoti Gondek
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Courtney Walcott
Area
• Total	1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation	1,140 m (3,740 ft)
Population  (2006)[2]
• Total	3,200
• Average Income	$40,733
Postal code	T3C
Website	Rosscarrock Community Association

Rosscarrock was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor.[1]

Demographics

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.[3] 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.[3][4]

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.[5] 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.[2]

Education

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).

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary

References

External links

• Rosscarrock Community Association