Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Sunnyside
Central Calgary · Population 4,000 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Sunnyside’s average assessed property value of $512,772 sits 33% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +13.8%, trailing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Sunnyside’s 2,460 properties is 1983, representative of Calgary’s suburban boom in the late 1970s and 1980s.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,774 | 2,460 | +13.8% |
| 2024 | $440,208 | 2,458 | +9.6% |
| 2023 | $401,813 | 2,455 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Sunnyside has had 47 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $30,359,677. This includes 15 new construction permits totalling $28,916,561 in estimated investment and 7 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 472 disorder events in Sunnyside during 2024, down 17.9% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 118.0 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Sunnyside’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 | 472 | -17.9% |
| 2023 | 575 | -12.2% |
| 2022 | 655 | — |
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)
Sunnyside had a population of 4,000 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution skews young: 49% of residents are between 20 and 39, above the city average. This reflects Sunnyside’s appeal to young professionals and working-age adults.
Ages 0–19 (13%)
Ages 20–39 (49%)
Ages 40–64 (29%)
Ages 65+ (9%)
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