Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Sunalta
Central Calgary · Population 3,090 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Sunalta’s average assessed property value of $588,573 sits 24% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +33.9%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Sunalta’s 1,439 properties is 1975, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $559,135 | 1,441 | +33.9% |
| 2024 | $417,430 | 1,447 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | $376,588 | 1,446 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Sunalta has had 56 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $10,708,894. This includes 10 new construction permits totalling $9,182,105 in estimated investment and 19 demolition permits.
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 585 disorder events in Sunalta during 2024, down 13.8% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 189.3 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Sunalta’s per-capita disorder rate is well above the city average. High-density and commercial areas tend to report more disorder events due to greater foot traffic, nightlife, and public activity rather than residential safety concerns alone.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 585 | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 679 | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 735 | — |
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)
Sunalta had a population of 3,090 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 59% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Sunalta’s appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.
Ages 0–19 (9%)
Ages 20–39 (59%)
Ages 40–64 (27%)
Ages 65+ (5%)
Source: 2021 Census of Canada, applied to 2022 City of Calgary community boundaries.
Thinking About Moving to Sunalta?
Get matched with a top-rated Sunalta real estate agent who knows the neighbourhood inside and out.
Free, no obligation. We’ll connect you with local experts.
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
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary.
Data is provided “as is” and may contain errors or omissions. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the City of Calgary.
Last updated: April 12, 2026
