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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Braeside is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 5,700 living in private households. 16.8% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Filipino at 3.1%. 79.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 21.0% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $90,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 23.6% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.95 km², giving a population density of 2,919 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 5,700 2021, private households
Visible minority 16.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 79.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 21.0% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $90,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 23.6% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,919 /km² 5,700 people over 1.95 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 5,700 Population in private households (Men +) 2,805 Population in private households (Women +) 2,900 0 to 14 years 830 14.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 3,815 66.9% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 980 17.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 70 1.2% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 250 0-4 (Men +) 115 0-4 (Women +) 130 5-9 (Total) 315 5-9 (Men +) 175 5-9 (Women +) 140 10-14 (Total) 270 10-14 (Men +) 120 10-14 (Women +) 150 15-19 (Total) 245 15-19 (Men +) 145 15-19 (Women +) 95 20-24 (Total) 305 20-24 (Men +) 145 20-24 (Women +) 165 25-29 (Total) 390 25-29 (Men +) 180 25-29 (Women +) 205 30-34 (Total) 465 30-34 (Men +) 225 30-34 (Women +) 240 35-39 (Total) 440 35-39 (Men +) 200 35-39 (Women +) 240 40-44 (Total) 370 40-44 (Men +) 190 40-44 (Women +) 185 45-49 (Total) 380 45-49 (Men +) 195 45-49 (Women +) 185 50-54 (Total) 310 50-54 (Men +) 145 50-54 (Women +) 165 55-59 (Total) 425 55-59 (Men +) 245 55-59 (Women +) 180 60-64 (Total) 490 60-64 (Men +) 195 60-64 (Women +) 295 65-69 (Total) 305 65-69 (Men +) 160 65-69 (Women +) 145 70-74 (Total) 330 70-74 (Men +) 160 70-74 (Women +) 170 75-79 (Total) 225 75-79 (Men +) 105 75-79 (Women +) 115 80-84 (Total) 120 80-84 (Men +) 60 80-84 (Women +) 60 85-89 (Total) 45 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 20 90-94 (Total) 20 90-94 (Men +) 15 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 0 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 0 100 years and over (Total) 0 100 years and over (Men +) 0 100 years and over (Women +) 0
Families & households Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,475 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 700 28.3% 26.4% 2 persons 915 37.0% 31.9% 3 persons 430 17.4% 15.9% 4 persons 325 13.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 105 4.2% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,665 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,375 82.6% 85.3% Married couples 1,105 66.4% 71.9% With children 95 5.7% 4.2% Without children 175 10.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 270 16.2% 13.4% One-parent families 290 17.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 290 100.0% 100.0% Women + 230 79.3% 78.3% Men + 65 22.4% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 4,865 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,770 56.9% 58.9% Married 2,230 45.8% 49.8% Common-law 540 11.1% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,100 43.2% 41.1% Never married 1,360 27.9% 29.2% Separated 115 2.4% 2.2% Divorced 435 8.9% 6.3% Widowed 190 3.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% English only 5,245 92.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 400 7.0% 6.6% Neither English nor French 40 0.7% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% English 5,045 88.5% 75.3% French 85 1.5% 0.5% Non-official language 510 8.9% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 45 0.8% 2.1% Spanish 95 1.7% 1.4% Multiple languages 65 1.1% 5.5% Mandarin 35 0.6% 1.7% Korean 40 0.7% Russian 45 0.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% English 4,500 79.0% 63.9% French 140 2.5% 1.2% Non-official language 905 15.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 60 1.1% 3.2% Arabic 50 0.9% Spanish 150 2.6% 2.3% Multiple responses 160 2.8% 5.2% Mandarin 50 0.9% 2.4% Korean 80 1.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 130 2.3% 5.2% Arabic 75 1.3% Spanish 275 4.8% 4.2% Korean 95 1.7% Russian 90 1.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 210 3.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 5,490 96.3% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 210 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 135 64.3% 44.6% Metis 65 30.9% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 4.8% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 0 0.0% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 0 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 960 16.8% 41.4% South Asian 85 1.5% 11.0% Chinese 100 1.8% 7.1% Black 95 1.7% 5.5% Filipino 175 3.1% 6.5% Arab 130 2.3% 2.4% Latin American 165 2.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 15 0.3% 2.0% West Asian 25 0.4% 1.2% Korean 105 1.8% 1.0% Japanese 30 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 35 0.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,735 83.1% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,295 22.7% 36.5% Second generation 1,060 18.6% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,345 58.7% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 55 1.0% 1.6% Christian 2,775 48.7% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 130 2.3% 0.5% Muslim 115 2.0% 7.4% Sikh 30 0.5% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 35 0.6% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 35 0.6% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,525 44.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,460 78.2% 64.6% Immigrants 1,195 21.0% 33.3% Before 1980 300 5.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 170 3.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 150 2.6% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 245 4.3% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 160 2.8% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 160 2.8% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 45 0.8% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,700 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,345 93.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 355 6.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,195 100.0% 100.0% Americas 245 20.5% 10.2% Europe 430 36.0% 16.0% Africa 65 5.4% 12.0% Asia 440 36.8% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.8% 0.8% Philippines 140 11.7% 15.2% United Kingdom 130 10.9% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 65 5.4% Other places of birth in Asia 80 6.7% United States of America 85 7.1%
Continent and Country of Birth of Recent Immigrants (immigrated to Canada between 2016 and 2021) Indicator Number Share Calgary Recent immigrant population in private households 160 100.0% 100.0% Americas 30 18.8% 9.3% Europe 20 12.5% 8.0% Africa 10 6.2% 18.5% Asia 100 62.5% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 45 28.1% 19.0% Mexico 10 6.2% Korea, South 10 6.2% Other places of birth in Asia 25 15.6%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 895 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 500 55.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 235 26.3% 28.0% Refugees 155 17.3% 14.6% Other immigrants 0 0.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,870 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 465 9.6% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,405 28.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,995 61.5% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 385 7.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,080 22.2% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 185 3.8% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,345 27.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,870 In the labour force 3,260 Employed 2,860 Self-Employed 545 Unemployed 400 Not in the labour force 1,605 Labour force participation rate 67 Employment rate 59 Unemployment rate 12
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,390 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,480 In the labour force (Men +) 1,690 In the labour force (Women +) 1,570 Employed (Men +) 1,490 Employed (Women +) 1,365 Self-Employed (Men +) 335 Self-Employed (Women +) 205 Unemployed (Men +) 200 Unemployed (Women +) 205 Not in the labour force (Men +) 700 Not in the labour force (Women +) 905 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 71 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 63 Employment rate (Men +) 62 Employment rate (Women +) 55 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,260 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 460 14.1% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 395 12.1% 12.4% Construction 365 11.2% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 285 8.7% 11.5% Educational services 215 6.6%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,260 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 825 25.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 640 19.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 585 17.9% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 325 10.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 340 10.4% 11.4%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $45,600 $44,400 Men + $50,800 $50,400 Women + $41,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $90,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,480 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 55 2.2% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 280 11.3% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 325 13.1% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 360 14.5% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 350 14.1% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 415 16.7% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 205 8.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 280 11.3% 12.2% $200,000 and over 195 7.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 5,700 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 500 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 970 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 115 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 3,675 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 300 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,055 65 years and over (Number in low income) 90 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 11.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age — Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) threshold for private households, 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary 1 person (After-tax income) $26,503 — 2 persons (After-tax income) $37,480 — 3 persons (After-tax income) $45,904 — 4 persons (After-tax income) $53,005 — 5 persons (After-tax income) $59,261 — 6 persons (After-tax income) $64,918 — 7 persons (After-tax income) $70,119 —
Housing Housing Tenure Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,480 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,890 76.2% 68.8% Renter households 585 23.6% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,460 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,950 79.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 510 20.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,890 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 590 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 18 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 31 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,400 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,370 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 59 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 2
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,480 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,345 94.6% 95.5% Major repairs needed 135 5.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,480 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,430 98.0% 94.9% Not suitable 45 1.8% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,480 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 65 2.6% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 2,215 89.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 135 5.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 45 1.8% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 10 0.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 0.4% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,475 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,375 55.6% 55.0% Semi-detached house 75 3.0% 6.4% Row house 580 23.4% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 15 0.6% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 435 17.6% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 8.1% Other single-attached house 0 0.0% 0.0% Movable dwelling 0 0.0% 0.4%
Mobility & commuting Mobility Status 1 year Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 1 year and over in private households 5,660 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,985 88.1% 86.2% Movers 675 11.9% 13.8% Non-migrants 565 10.0% 10.4% Migrants 110 1.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 70 1.2% 2.3% External migrants 40 0.7% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 5,450 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,585 65.8% 58.1% Movers 1,865 34.2% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,345 24.7% 27.4% Migrants 520 9.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 385 7.1% 8.5% External migrants 140 2.6% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,165 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,815 83.8% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 100 4.6% 6.0% Public transit 170 7.8% 8.8% Walked 40 1.9% 4.2% Bicycle 15 0.7% 0.9% Other methods 30 1.4% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,165 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 415 19.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,000 46.2% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 530 24.5% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 80 3.7% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 140 6.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,165 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 125 5.8% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 435 20.1% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 580 26.8% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 480 22.2% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 290 13.4% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 255 11.8% 16.7%
Source. 2021 Census of Canada, published by
The City of Calgary (2023)
and accessed through the Community Data Program .
Boundaries from City of Calgary open data. Figures cover population in private households; Statistics
Canada randomly rounds counts to a multiple of 5, so components may not sum exactly to totals.
calgarycensus.com — an independent project, not affiliated with The City of Calgary
or Statistics Canada.