Christie Park, Calgary

For other uses, see Christie Park (disambiguation).

Christie Park is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by Strathcona Drive and the community of Strathcona Park to the north, Sarcee Trail to the east, 17 Avenue S to the south and 69 Street W to the west.

Christie Park
Neighbourhood
Christie Park Location of Christie Park in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°02′22″N 114°10′36″W
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	Calgary
Quadrant	SW
Ward	6
Established	1990
Annexed	1956
Government [1]
• Mayor	Jyoti Gondek
• Administrative body	Calgary City Council
• Councillor	Richard Pootmans
Area
• Total	1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation	1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Population  (2006)[2]
• Total	2,205
• Average Income	$102,664
Postal code	T3H
Website	Christie Park Community Association

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1956 from the Municipal District of Rocky View. Christie Park was established as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 6 councillor.^[1]

Calgary Islamic Centre in Christie Park

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Christie Park had a population of 2,196 living in 728 dwellings, a 0.7% increase from its 2011 population of 2,180.^[3] With a land area of 0.8 km² (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,750/km² (7,100/sq mi) in 2012.^[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $102,664 in 2000, and there were 8.4% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.^[5] As of 2000, 19.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 4.8% of the housing was used for renting.^[2]

Education

The community is served by Olympic Heights Elementary public school.

See also

• List of neighbourhoods in Calgary