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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Queensland is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 4,585 living in private households. 18.0% 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 7.1%. 76.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 5.5% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 19.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $91,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 21.2% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.53 km², giving a population density of 2,992 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 4,585 2021, private households
Visible minority 18.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 76.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 19.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $91,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 21.2% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,992 /km² 4,585 people over 1.53 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 4,585 Population in private households (Men +) 2,300 Population in private households (Women +) 2,280 0 to 14 years 745 16.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 3,175 69.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 615 13.4% 11.8% 85 years and over 45 1.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 220 0-4 (Men +) 115 0-4 (Women +) 105 5-9 (Total) 260 5-9 (Men +) 115 5-9 (Women +) 145 10-14 (Total) 265 10-14 (Men +) 160 10-14 (Women +) 105 15-19 (Total) 210 15-19 (Men +) 105 15-19 (Women +) 105 20-24 (Total) 220 20-24 (Men +) 95 20-24 (Women +) 125 25-29 (Total) 270 25-29 (Men +) 175 25-29 (Women +) 95 30-34 (Total) 460 30-34 (Men +) 235 30-34 (Women +) 220 35-39 (Total) 290 35-39 (Men +) 150 35-39 (Women +) 150 40-44 (Total) 380 40-44 (Men +) 185 40-44 (Women +) 200 45-49 (Total) 305 45-49 (Men +) 135 45-49 (Women +) 175 50-54 (Total) 340 50-54 (Men +) 170 50-54 (Women +) 170 55-59 (Total) 330 55-59 (Men +) 180 55-59 (Women +) 150 60-64 (Total) 370 60-64 (Men +) 190 60-64 (Women +) 180 65-69 (Total) 225 65-69 (Men +) 85 65-69 (Women +) 145 70-74 (Total) 175 70-74 (Men +) 100 70-74 (Women +) 75 75-79 (Total) 130 75-79 (Men +) 55 75-79 (Women +) 80 80-84 (Total) 85 80-84 (Men +) 45 80-84 (Women +) 40 85-89 (Total) 35 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 25 90-94 (Total) 15 90-94 (Men +) 10 90-94 (Women +) 0 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 1,840 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 405 22.0% 26.4% 2 persons 685 37.2% 31.9% 3 persons 365 19.8% 15.9% 4 persons 260 14.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 120 6.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,375 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,115 81.1% 85.3% Married couples 850 61.8% 71.9% With children 130 9.4% 4.2% Without children 125 9.1% 9.2% Common-law couples 265 19.3% 13.4% One-parent families 260 18.9% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 260 100.0% 100.0% Women + 205 78.8% 78.3% Men + 60 23.1% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 3,840 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,250 58.6% 58.9% Married 1,730 45.0% 49.8% Common-law 525 13.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,585 41.3% 41.1% Never married 1,065 27.7% 29.2% Separated 130 3.4% 2.2% Divorced 275 7.2% 6.3% Widowed 115 3.0% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% English only 4,310 94.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 240 5.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 30 0.7% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% English 4,070 88.8% 75.3% French 30 0.7% 0.5% Non-official language 420 9.2% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 80 1.7% 2.1% Spanish 70 1.5% 1.4% Multiple languages 65 1.4% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 35 0.8% Mandarin 25 0.6% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% English 3,690 80.5% 63.9% French 55 1.2% 1.2% Non-official language 710 15.5% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 3.6% 3.2% Vietnamese 40 0.9% Spanish 110 2.4% 2.3% Multiple responses 135 2.9% 5.2% German 65 1.4% Yue (Cantonese) 35 0.8% 2.5%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 265 5.8% 5.2% Spanish 200 4.4% 4.2% German 85 1.9% Yue (Cantonese) 50 1.1% Polish 50 1.1%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 250 5.5% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 4,335 94.5% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 250 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 105 42.0% 44.6% Metis 90 36.0% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 25 10.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 20 8.0% 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 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 825 18.0% 41.4% South Asian 50 1.1% 11.0% Chinese 90 2.0% 7.1% Black 50 1.1% 5.5% Filipino 325 7.1% 6.5% Arab 40 0.9% 2.4% Latin American 110 2.4% 2.5% Southeast Asian 70 1.5% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 20 0.4% 1.0% Japanese 30 0.7% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 15 0.3% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 25 0.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 3,755 81.9% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% First generation 930 20.3% 36.5% Second generation 910 19.9% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,745 59.9% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 30 0.7% 1.6% Christian 2,275 49.6% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 70 1.5% 7.4% Sikh 10 0.2% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 30 0.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,165 47.2% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 3,690 80.5% 64.6% Immigrants 880 19.2% 33.3% Before 1980 195 4.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 165 3.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 95 2.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 140 3.0% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 125 2.7% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 155 3.4% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 15 0.3% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,585 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 4,290 93.6% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 295 6.4% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 880 100.0% 100.0% Americas 135 15.3% 10.2% Europe 260 29.6% 16.0% Africa 35 4.0% 12.0% Asia 440 50.0% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 260 29.6% 15.2% Viet Nam 45 5.1% Other places of birth in Americas 45 5.1% United Kingdom 80 9.1% 5.0% Poland 40 4.5%
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 155 100.0% 100.0% Americas 15 9.7% 9.3% Europe 15 9.7% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 120 77.4% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 100 64.5% 19.0%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 685 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 400 58.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 185 27.0% 28.0% Refugees 85 12.4% 14.6% Other immigrants 10 1.5% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 3,840 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 575 15.0% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,225 31.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,040 53.1% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 485 12.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 840 21.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 105 2.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 600 15.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 3,840 In the labour force 2,680 Employed 2,365 Self-Employed 390 Unemployed 310 Not in the labour force 1,165 Labour force participation rate 70 Employment rate 62 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 +) 1,920 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,925 In the labour force (Men +) 1,450 In the labour force (Women +) 1,230 Employed (Men +) 1,285 Employed (Women +) 1,085 Self-Employed (Men +) 205 Self-Employed (Women +) 185 Unemployed (Men +) 160 Unemployed (Women +) 145 Not in the labour force (Men +) 470 Not in the labour force (Women +) 695 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 76 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 64 Employment rate (Men +) 67 Employment rate (Women +) 56 Unemployment rate (Men +) 11 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,680 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 315 11.8% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 280 10.4% 12.4% Construction 445 16.6% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 245 9.1% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,680 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 745 27.8% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 685 25.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 545 20.3% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 165 6.2% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 155 5.8% 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 $43,600 $44,400 Men + $52,400 $50,400 Women + $37,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $91,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,840 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 25 1.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 180 9.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 230 12.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 295 16.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 270 14.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 285 15.5% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 210 11.4% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 210 11.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 105 5.7% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 4,585 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 370 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 860 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 80 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 3,055 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 215 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 665 65 years and over (Number in low income) 65 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 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 1,840 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,450 78.8% 68.8% Renter households 390 21.2% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,500 81.7% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 330 18.0% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,445 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 390 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 16 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 26 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,520 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,480 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 65 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,840 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,740 94.6% 95.5% Major repairs needed 100 5.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,840 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,800 97.8% 94.9% Not suitable 40 2.2% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,840 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 20 1.1% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,445 78.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 285 15.5% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 30 1.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 50 2.7% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,840 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,155 62.8% 55.0% Semi-detached house 210 11.4% 6.4% Row house 385 20.9% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 90 4.9% 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 4,540 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,175 92.0% 86.2% Movers 360 7.9% 13.8% Non-migrants 305 6.7% 10.4% Migrants 55 1.2% 3.4% Internal migrants 50 1.1% 2.3% External migrants 10 0.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 4,365 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,820 64.6% 58.1% Movers 1,545 35.4% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,080 24.7% 27.4% Migrants 460 10.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 330 7.6% 8.5% External migrants 130 3.0% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,525 80.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 120 6.3% 6.0% Public transit 140 7.4% 8.8% Walked 55 2.9% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 60 3.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 430 22.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 870 45.8% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 355 18.7% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 95 5.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 155 8.2% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 185 9.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 425 22.4% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 505 26.6% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 300 15.8% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 195 10.3% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 290 15.3% 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.