Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Shawnessy
SE Calgary · Population 9,055 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Shawnessy’s average assessed property value of $544,890 sits 29% 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 +17.0%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Shawnessy’s 3,613 properties is 1992, typical of Calgary’s growth through the 1990s and early 2000s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $521,371 | 3,605 | +17.0% |
| 2024 | $445,737 | 3,615 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | $401,027 | 3,606 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Shawnessy has had 130 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $14,141,334. This includes 15 new construction permits totalling $980,162 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 842 disorder events in Shawnessy during 2024, down 19.6% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 93.0 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Shawnessy’s per-capita disorder rate sits above the city average, which can reflect a mix of commercial activity, transit corridors, or higher-density housing in the area.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 842 | -19.6% |
| 2023 | 1,047 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 1,034 | — |
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)
Shawnessy had a population of 9,055 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (22%)
Ages 20–39 (26%)
Ages 40–64 (38%)
Ages 65+ (15%)
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