Calgary communities
Southwood
At a glance
Community facts
People
- Population
- 6,246
- Dwellings
- 2,673
- Density
- 3,147/ km²
Place
- Area
- 2.67km²
- Sector
- South
- Structure
- 1960s/1970s
Character
- Established
- 1959
- Community association
- Southwood Community Association
Sources: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · City of Calgary Open Data · Updated July 9, 2026
Market
Market snapshot
In the neighbourhood
Livability
Green space & getting around
- Parkland
- 11%
- Natural area
- 0%
- Tree canopy
- 13%
- Off-leash areas
- 2
- Pathways & trails
- 4.0km
- Bike routes
- 3.7km
- C-Train stations
- 2
- Bus stops
- 73
Schools
- Ethel M. Johnson School — Elementary (Public)
- Harold Panabaker School — Elementary/Junior High (Public)
- Southwest Elementary Campus — Elementary (Charter)
- St. Stephen School — Elementary/Junior High (Separate)
Development
Development
Southwood — common questions
- Which part of Calgary is Southwood in?
- Southwood is in the South sector of Calgary.
- How big is Southwood?
- Southwood covers about 2.7 square kilometres.
- Which communities border Southwood?
- Southwood borders Acadia, Braeside, Canyon Meadows, Haysboro, Lake Bonavista, Pump Hill, Willow Park, and Woodlands.
- How many historic resources are in Southwood?
- Southwood has no listed historic resources.
- Is Southwood good for walking and cycling?
- Southwood has 3.7 km of bike routes and 4.0 km of pathways and trails.
Bordering communities
Communities bordering Southwood
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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.