Calgary Neighbourhood Profile
Westgate
SW Calgary · Population 3,225 (2021 Census)
Avg. Assessed Value
Year-over-Year
Properties
Permits Since 2024
Property Assessments
Westgate’s average assessed property value of $701,452 sits 9% below the city-wide average of $769,559. Year-over-year, assessments rose +17.8%, outpacing the city average of +14.0%.
The average year of construction across Westgate’s 1,156 properties is 1964, characteristic of Calgary’s mid-century established neighbourhoods.
| Year | Avg. Assessed Value | Properties | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $684,807 | 1,153 | +17.8% |
| 2024 | $581,092 | 1,155 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | $533,746 | 1,157 | — |
Source: City of Calgary Property Assessment dataset. Residential properties only (assessment class RE).
Building Permit Activity
Since January 2024, Westgate has had 85 building permits issued with a total estimated project cost of $6,292,260. This includes 24 new construction permits totalling $3,553,472 in estimated investment and 5 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 82 disorder events in Westgate during 2024, down 25.5% from the previous year. Per capita, that translates to 25.4 events per 1,000 residents, compared to the city-wide average of 49.6 per 1,000.
Westgate’s disorder rate falls within the typical range for Calgary communities of similar size and density.
| Year | Disorder Events | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82 | -25.5% |
| 2023 | 110 | +17.0% |
| 2022 | 94 | — |
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)
Westgate had a population of 3,225 in the 2021 Census. The age distribution is relatively balanced across families, working-age adults, and seniors.
Ages 0–19 (22%)
Ages 20–39 (23%)
Ages 40–64 (37%)
Ages 65+ (18%)
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