Shawnessy
SOUTHResidential
Sits in the Southwest.
Calgary divides naturally along its NW / NE / SW / SE compass. Each quadrant carries its own grain. The dot on the right shows where Shawnessy sits in relation to downtown and the other 270 communities.
- Code
- SHN
- Sector
- SOUTH
- Class
- Residential
- Coordinates
- 50.90338, -114.07398View on Google Maps
Shawnessy’s median assessed home value has risen 66.9% in five years to $603,500.
The area appears to be an established residential neighbourhood with growing property values, a full suite of elementary to senior‑high schools, and a modest park network. Reported incidents have tended to decline, while a library, community centre and strong transit access support daily life.
- Three elementary schools, one junior high and one senior high are located inside the community boundary.
- Two district parks and one subneighbourhood park, including a culturally significant site, provide local green space.
- A public library and a community centre serve residents within the neighbourhood.
- Bus stop density is high with 62 stops inside the boundary and the nearest LRT station just 0.6 km away.
- Reported incidents fell 34.7% year‑over‑year to 145 in 2024, indicating a downward trend in crime.
- No post‑secondary institutions are located within the community.
- The nearest fire station (Station 26 in Midnapore) is 1.1 km from the community centroid.
- Median assessed residential values have increased sharply (+66.9%) over the past five years.
Consider if: Consider if you prefer a fire station closer than 1.1 km or a post‑secondary campus within walking distance.
Generated . AI-authored, grounded in the City of Calgary Open Data above. Cautious verbs and Canadian English by design. Generative AI is experimental and may contain inaccuracies — verify any fact that matters to you against the authoritative source before relying on it. Not financial or real-estate advice.
Crime, by category
and quarter.
145 total reports — trailing 4 quarters · latest 2025
Assault (Non-domestic)
30 reports · YoY 3
Break & Enter · Commercial
12 reports · YoY 6
Break & Enter · Dwelling
8 reports · YoY 4
Break & Enter · Other Premises
4 reports · YoY 0
Commercial Robbery
4 reports · YoY 0
Street Robbery
6 reports · YoY 2
Theft FROM Vehicle
48 reports · YoY 13
Theft OF Vehicle
15 reports · YoY 10
Violence 'Other' (Non-domestic)
18 reports · YoY 1
Source · Calgary Police Service. Counts are reported incidents, not convictions. Categories follow the CPS taxonomy. Domestic violence is excluded.
How does each quarter compare across years?
Each line is one year. The most-recent year is drawn in prairie-blue; earlier years fade through the blue-sky spectrum toward pale-sky. Hover for quarterly totals.
Source: Calgary Police Service. Most-serious-violation methodology; domestic violence excluded.
When is this community quieter?
Each cell counts reported crime incidents in that quarter — lighter shades read as quieter, darker as busier. Hover a cell for the exact total.
Source: Calgary Police Service. Most-serious-violation methodology; domestic violence excluded.
How has this community tracked the assessment roll?
| Class | Parcels | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-residential | 77 | $841,500 | $21.5K – $134.0M |
Source: City of Calgary, Current Year Property Assessments (Parcel). Values are assessed — not sale price. Assessments are produced annually and reflect estimated market value as of July 1 of the previous year.
Source: City of Calgary, Calgary Transit Stops + LRT Stations. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual walking time depends on routing and weather. LRT routes: Red Line (201) runs north-south, Blue Line (202) east-west; downtown stations serve both.
| School | Type | Dist. |
|---|---|---|
Janet Johnstone School 224 Shawnessy Dr SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 0.8 km |
Bishop O'Byrne High School Suite 500 333 Shawville Boulevard S.E. | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Senior High | 0.9 km |
Somerset School 150 Somerset Manor SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.0 km |
Father Doucet School 65 Shannon Drive S.W. | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Elementary | 1.0 km |
Trinity Christian School #100, 295 Midpark Way S.E. | The Palliser School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.1 km |
Samuel W. Shaw School 115 Shannon Dr SW | The Calgary School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.1 km |
Neriah Christian School 400 Midpark BLVD | Neriah Christian School Society of the Netherlands Reformed Congregation · Elementary/Junior High | 1.2 km |
Renfrew Thomas W. Buchanan Centre 2050 - 21 Street N.E. | Renfrew Educational Services Society · Elementary/Junior High | 1.3 km |
Centennial High School 55 Sun Valley Blvd SE | The Calgary School Division · Senior High | 1.5 km |
Midnapore School 55 Midpark Rise SE | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.9 km |
Father James Whelihan 70 Sunmills Drive S.E. | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.9 km |
Sundance School 200 Sunmills Dr SE | The Calgary School Division · Elementary | 1.9 km |
Our Lady of Peace Elementary Junior High School 14826 Millrise Hill S.W. | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Elementary/Junior High | 1.9 km |
St. Teresa of Calcutta School St. Teresa School 121 Midlake | The Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School Division · Elementary | 2.0 km |
Source: City of Calgary, Schools. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual walking time depends on routing and weather. Combines public boards (Calgary School Division, Calgary Catholic, Francophone) with private and charter networks.
| Name | Type | Area |
|---|---|---|
Beth Israel Memorial Park | Subneighbourhood Park | — |
Janet Johnstone School Father Doucett School · Samuel W Shaw School · Shawnessy Community Assoc | District Park | — |
South Fish Creek Recreation Complex Bishop O'Byrne Sr High | District Park | — |
Source: City of Calgary, Parks Sites. Categories follow Calgary's planning hierarchy — from Regional parks at the city scale down to Sub-neighbourhood green-space pockets. Operational entries (depots, non-park assets) are excluded. Areas computed from each site's polygon at sync time.
| Place | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnessy Community Centre | Community Centre | 224 Shawmeadows RD SW |
| Shawnessy Library | Library | 333 SHAWVILLE BV SE |
Source: City of Calgary, Community Services. Includes community centres, libraries, hospitals, courts, attractions, social-development centres and visitor info points whose address falls inside the community boundary.
The Calgary Fire Department operates 43 stations across the city, 24/7.
Source: City of Calgary, Fire Stations. Distance is straight-line from the community centroid — actual response time depends on routing, time of day, and station availability. Stations serve multiple communities.