Quadrant NW Sector Southwest Elevation 678 m Population 4,568 (2012) | Ward 10 Area 106 ha | |
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Restaurants Blue Quill Chinese Food, Blue Quill Bar & Grill, Ayesha's Kitchen, Basha Donair & Shawarma, 7‑Eleven | ||
Blue Quill is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Blue Quill and the adjacent neighbourhood of Blue Quill Estates are named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Band.
Contents
- Map of Blue Quill Edmonton AB Canada
- Demographics
- Residential development
- Population mobility
- Shopping services and recreation
- References
Map of Blue Quill, Edmonton, AB, Canada
It is bounded on the south by 23 Avenue, on the east by 111 Street, and on the west by 119 Street. The north boundary is Saddleback Road east of 115 Street, and a utility corridor west of 115 Street. At 115 Street, Saddleback Road turns south and cuts through the neighbourhood. The south west corner of the neighbourhood overlooks the Blackmud Creek Ravine.
Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Blue Quill had a population of 7003456800000000000♠4,568 living in 7003204200000000000♠2,042 dwellings, a 1.9% change from its 2009 population of 7003448100000000000♠4,481. With a land area of 1.06 km2 (0.41 sq mi), it had a population density of 7003430940000099999♠4,309.4 people/km2 in 2012.
Residential development
According to the 2001 federal census, almost two out of every three (62.9%) of all residences in the neighbourhood were built during the 1970s. Another one in four (25.8%) of all residences were built during the 1980s. A small number of residences were built before 1970 and a small number were built after 1990.
The most common type of residence in Blue Quill, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the rented apartment in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories. These account for roughly six out of every ten (58%) of all residences in the neighbourhood. Single-family dwellings account for another three out of every ten (27%) of residences. The remaining dwellings are a mixture of row houses (8%) and duplexes (7%). Just over three out of every five (62%) of all residences are rented while only two out of every five (38%) are owner-occupied.
Population mobility
The population in the neighbourhood is highly mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, one out of every four (25.2%) of all residents had moved within the previous twelve months. Another three out of every ten (29.3%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Only one resident in three (32.8%) had lived at the same address for at least five years.
Shopping, services, and recreation
Commencing in April 2010, with the opening of the Century Park LRT station, the LRT provides residents with access to the downtown core, the University of Alberta, and to shopping and services at Southgate Centre.
The Derrick Golf and Winter Club is located to the north west in the adjoining neighbourhood of Westbrook Estates. The club provides its members with "golf, tennis, indoor aquatic center, childcare, curling, badminton, large fitness center, two studios, and an outdoor volleyball court", as well as access to outdoor ski trails and an outdoor skating rink.
There is a single school in the neighbourhood, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School, operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
The Taylor Baptist Semininary is located to the south of Blue Quill in the adjoining neighbourhood of Skyrattler.