In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Rideau Park had a population of 1,883 living in 1,136 dwellings,[5] a -5.4% change from its 2009 population of 1,990.[6] With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,353.8 people/km2 in 2012.[4][5]
Residential development
According to the 2001 federal census, most of the residential development in the neighbourhood occurred during the 1970s. It was during this time that four out of every five (80.9%) of all residences were built. Most of the remaining residences were built during the 1960s when one out of every seven (13.7%) were built.[7]
The most common type of residence, according to the 2005 municipal census, are rentedapartments and apartment style condominiums in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Apartments account for just over half (54%) of all residences while apartment style condominiums account for one out of every eight (12%) of all residences. Most of the remaining residences are single-family dwellings. There are a small number of duplexes in the neighbourhood. Just over half (56%) of all residences are rented with just under half (44%) being owner occupied.[8]
Population mobility
The population in the neighbourhood is comparatively mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, just under one in five (18.1%) of all residents had moved within the previous twelve months. Almost one resident in four (22.6%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Just under half (44.8%) of all residents had lived at the same address for at least five years.[9]
Shopping and services are available at Southgate Centre, a major shopping centre located immediately to the north in the neighbourhood of Empire Park. There is also a small strip shopping centre located in the neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood is served by the SouthgateLRT station.
