Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Dalhousie
NW Calgary · Population 8,530 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Dalhousie’s average assessed property value of $616,469 sits 20% below the city-wide average of $769,559. The neighbourhood’s established housing stock provides a mix of property types across a range of price points. Year-over-year, assessments rose +16.8%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Dalhousie’s 3,716 properties is 1977, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $611,626 | 3,715 | +16.8% |
| 2024 | $523,432 | 3,715 | +17.2% |
| 2023 | $446,608 | 3,712 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Dalhousie has had 157 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $12,017,236. This includes 41 new construction permits totalling $5,150,607 in estimated investment and 1 demolition permit.
New Construction
Renovations & Other
Demolitions
Total Investment
Source: City of Calgary Building Permits dataset. Permits issued since January 2024.
Community Disorder Statistics
Calgary Police Service recorded 253 disorder events in Dalhousie during 2024, down 35.1% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 29.7 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Dalhousie’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 253 | -35.1% |
| 2023 | 390 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 412 | — |
Source: Calgary Police Service Community Disorder Statistics via City of Calgary Open Data. “Disorder” includes disturbances, noise complaints, threats, and public safety incidents.
Demographics (2021 Census)
Dalhousie had a population of 8,530 in the 2021 Census. With 21% of residents aged 65 and older, Dalhousie has a mature population profile reflecting its established character and long-time homeowners.
Ages 0–19 (20%)
Ages 20–39 (29%)
Ages 40–64 (30%)
Ages 65+ (21%)
Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.
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Data Sources
- Property assessments: Current and Historical datasets
- Building permits: Building Permits dataset
- Disorder statistics: Community Disorder Statistics (Calgary Police Service)
- Demographics: 2021 Census by Community
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Last updated: April 12, 2026