Diamond Cove, Calgary

Diamond Cove is a small residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Anderson Road and Deerfoot Trail, to the east by the Bow River, to the south by Queensland, and to the west by Bow Bottom Trail.

For other uses, see Diamond Cove.
Diamond Cove
Neighbourhood
Diamond Cove
Location of Diamond Cove in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°56′42″N 114°01′21″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSE
Ward14
Established1973
Annexed1961
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorPeter Demong
Area
 • Total0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,030 m (3,380 ft)
Population
 (2012)[2]
 • Total699
 • Average Income
$120,196
WebsiteQueensland/Diamond Cove Community Association

The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and the neighbouring community of Queensland was established in 1973. Diamond Cove was established as an estate community with construction commencing in 1989, however the community was officially recognised in 1991. The community has a dedicated entrance, accessed from Bow Bottom Trail about 1.5 km north of Canyon Meadows Drive.

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 14 councillor.

Demographics

In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Diamond Cove had a population of 699 living in 271 dwellings, a -2.4% increase from its 2011 population of 716.[3] With a land area of 0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) in 2012.[3][4]

Residents in this community had a median household income of $120,196 in 2000, and there were 3.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 17.9% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 3.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 3.3% of the housing was used for renting.[6]

Education

The community is served by Haultain Memorial Elementary and Wilma Hansen Junior High School public schools.

See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. "Diamond Cove Community Statistics" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  3. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. [https:www.calgary.ca/CSPS/CNS/Documents/community_social_statistics/ward_14_profile.pdf "Ward 14 Profile"] Check |url= value (help) (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  6. City of Calgary (2006). "Diamond Cove Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
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