Calgary communities
South Calgary
At a glance
Community facts
People
- Population
- 4,442
- Dwellings
- 2,568
- Density
- 3,539/ km²
Place
- Area
- 0.89km²
- Sector
- Centre
- Structure
- Inner City
Character
- Established
- Altadore-1945, CFB Calgary-1945, Garrison Woods-1998, South Calgary-1914
- Community association
- Marda Loop Community Association
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026
Market
Market snapshot
For sale
Median asking price $699,999.
- Detached
- —
- Semi-detached
- —
- Row / townhouse
- —
- Apartment
- —
Recent activity
- New this month
- 14
In the neighbourhood
Livability
Green space & getting around
- Parkland
- 7%
- Natural area
- 0%
- Tree canopy
- 17%
- Pathways & trails
- 1.0km
- Bike routes
- 2.2km
- C-Train stations
- 0
- Bus stops
- 21
Culture & heritage
- Public art
- 1
- Historic resources
- 7
Home to the Marda Loop BIA
Development
Development
South Calgary — common questions
- Which part of Calgary is South Calgary in?
- South Calgary is in the Centre sector of Calgary.
- How big is South Calgary?
- South Calgary covers about 0.9 square kilometres.
- Which communities border South Calgary?
- South Calgary borders Altadore, Bankview, Elbow Park, Garrison Woods, Richmond, and Upper Mount Royal.
- Does South Calgary have a Business Improvement Area?
- Yes — South Calgary is served by the Marda Loop BIA.
- How many historic resources are in South Calgary?
- South Calgary has 7 historic resources on the City of Calgary's heritage inventory.
- Is South Calgary good for walking and cycling?
- South Calgary has 2.2 km of bike routes and 1.0 km of pathways and trails.
- Does South Calgary have public art?
- South Calgary has 1 public artwork.
Bordering communities
Communities bordering South Calgary
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Sources & notes
Livability figures (transit, parks, schools, culture) — City of Calgary Open Data, refreshed periodically. Approximate; may not reflect the most recent changes.
Sold & market figures — compiled from MLS® sold data for this community; not the MLS® HPI. Recently sold records may be revised as they're finalized.