Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
New Brighton
SE Calgary · Population 12,885 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
New Brighton’s average assessed property value of $604,178 sits 21% below the city-wide average of $769,559. As a newer suburban community, values reflect recently constructed homes that entered the market at current construction costs. Year-over-year, assessments rose +16.4%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across New Brighton’s 4,426 properties is 2009, reflecting development during Calgary’s recent suburban expansion.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616,870 | 4,371 | +16.4% |
| 2024 | $530,039 | 4,427 | +9.6% |
| 2023 | $483,697 | 4,371 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, New Brighton has had 208 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $8,166,730. This includes 58 new construction permits totalling $3,087,717 in estimated investment and 2 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 167 disorder events in New Brighton during 2024, up 1.2% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 13.0 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
New Brighton has a disorder rate well below the city average, consistent with lower-density residential communities with less commercial activity and foot traffic.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 167 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 165 | -15.8% |
| 2022 | 196 | — |
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)
New Brighton had a population of 12,885 in the 2021 Census. With 33% of residents under 20, New Brighton is a family-oriented community with a strong presence of school-age children and young families.
Ages 0–19 (33%)
Ages 20–39 (31%)
Ages 40–64 (32%)
Ages 65+ (4%)
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