Point Mckay, Calgary
Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Point Mckay is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Bowness Road and to the south by the Bow River. Edworthy Park is located across the river, and is connected by a bridge to Point Mckay.
Point Mckay | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Point Mckay Location of Point Mckay in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′35″N 114°08′40″W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | 7 |
| Established | 1911 |
| Annexed | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 1,344 |
| • Average Income | $63,731 |
| Website | Point Mckay Community Association |
It was part of the town of Montgomery before it was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1963.[3] It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 7 councillor. The Provincial electoral division is Calgary-Varsity
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Point Mckay had a population of 1,318 living in 846 dwellings, a 0% increase from its 2011 population of 1,318.[4] With a land area of 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi), it had a population density of 3,300/km2 (8,500/sq mi) in 2012.[5][4]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $63,731 in 2000, and there were 9.5% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[6] As of 2000, 15.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 37.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 25.8% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
Education
The community is served by University Elementary and Queen Elizabeth High School public school.