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Southwood, Calgary: community guide and homes for sale

Southwood is an established community in southwest Calgary. At the 2021 Census it had 6,095 residents, and 87% of its homes were built before 1981. The housing mix is 51% single-detached houses, 19% apartments and 18% townhouses (row houses). Of all households, 56% own their home.

Anderson and Southland CTrain stations are inside the community. 16 transit routes stop here, and 4 schools are located within its boundary (City of Calgary open data).

This page brings together the 2021 Census profile, schools, transit and links to official crime statistics for Southwood, with live homes for sale at the bottom. Every number shows its source and date in the Sources section.

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Map of the Southwood community boundary and its streets
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); community boundaries: City of Calgary open data
  • 6,095residents (2021 Census)
  • 2,535households
  • $80,000median household income (2020)Calgary: $98,000
  • 2.4people per household (average)Calgary: 2.6
  • 56%of households own their homeCalgary: 69%
  • 51%of homes are single-detachedCalgary: 55%

Where it is

Community boundaryCommunity boundary (City of Calgary open data) within Calgary.
Southwood: Community boundary (City of Calgary open data) within Calgary.Southwood
  • Southwest Quadrant
  • Established City of Calgary status
  • Anderson Station, Southland Station CTrain station in the community
  • 16 transit routes with stops here
  • 4 schools inside the boundary
  • 84% speak English most often at home
  • 27% immigrants (2021 Census)

People and households

Census figures are from 2021 and describe the community as it was then.

Age mixShare of residents, 2021 Census

SouthwoodCalgary

Own or rentHouseholds, 2021 Census

SouthwoodCalgary

Languages spoken most often at homeTop 5 languages other than English, share of residents, 2021 Census
Household sizePrivate households, 2021 Census

SouthwoodCalgary

Homes and buildings

Type of homeOccupied dwellings, 2021 Census

SouthwoodCalgary

When homes were builtOccupied dwellings by period of construction, 2021 Census

SouthwoodCalgary

Getting around

Bus and CTrain routes with stops in the community

  • 10 City Hall/Southcentre
  • 15 Deerfoot Meadows
  • 29 Queensland
  • 35 Bonavista/Canyon Meadows
  • 37 Heritage Station/Canyon Meadows
  • 56 Woodbine
  • 81 Macleod Tr S
  • 92 McKenzie Towne
  • 96 McKenzie
  • 99 Acadia/Oakridge
  • 125 Cedarbrae
  • 126 Braeside
  • 150 114 Av SE
  • 201 Red Line
  • 767 Scarlett/ Anderson
  • 835 St Bonaventure / Anderson

44 transit stops · Current schedules: Calgary Transit

How people get to workEmployed residents, 2021 Census

SouthwoodCalgary

Schools

Schools located in Southwood, from City of Calgary open data. Designations depend on the exact address and grade and change from year to year: check the CBE school finder and the Calgary Catholic school finder before you buy.

SchoolGradesBoard / authority
Public
Ethel M. Johnson SchoolElementaryCalgary Board of Education (CBE)
Harold Panabaker SchoolElementary/Junior HighCalgary Board of Education (CBE)
Catholic
St. Stephen SchoolElementary/Junior HighCalgary Catholic School District
Charter
Southwest Elementary CampusElementaryFoundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society

Crime and safety data

The Calgary Police Service publishes crime and disorder statistics for every Calgary community, updated monthly, on its Community Safety Dashboard and crime map. We link to the official source rather than republishing the figures here.

Open Calgary Police Service crime statistics

Reported crime describes incidents, not the personal risk at any address. For questions about a specific street, the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line is 403-266-1234.

Sources and dates

  1. City of Calgary Open Data, Community District Boundaries (surr-xmvs). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  2. City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Population and Dwellings by Community (f9wk-wej9). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  3. City of Calgary Open Data, 2021 Federal Census Families and Households by Community (msjx-5ygv). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  4. The City of Calgary (2023), Community Profiles, 2021 Census of Canada (Statistics Canada, Community Data Program). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  5. Calgary Police Service, Crime Statistics and Community Safety Dashboard. Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  6. City of Calgary Open Data, Schools (fd9t-tdn2). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  7. City of Calgary Open Data, Calgary Transit Stops by Route Cross Reference (pm3p-838w). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  8. City of Calgary Open Data, Transit LRT Stations (2axz-xm4q). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  9. Active listings on bergestate.com from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed (CREA). Retrieved 2026-10-28.
  10. City of Calgary Open Data, Parks Sites (kami-qbfh). Retrieved 2026-10-29.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – City of Calgary and the Open Government Licence – Alberta. Adapted from Statistics Canada data; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Listing data © CREA, REALTOR.ca DDF®.

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Living in Southwood

Where it is. Southwood is an established community in southwest Calgary, about 9.9 km from City Hall, and covers 2.7 km². It borders Acadia, Braeside, Canyon Meadows and Haysboro.

When it was built. At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (72%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 87% were built before 1981 and 1% after 2000.

Homes. In 2021 the mix was 51% single-detached houses, 19% apartments in low-rise buildings and 18% row houses. 56% of households owned their home (Calgary: 69%).

People. The community had 6,095 residents in 2,535 households in 2021. Households averaged 2.4 people (Calgary: 2.6), and 15% of residents were under 15.

Parks. The City lists 18 park sites here.

Schools. Four schools are inside the boundary, including Ethel M. Johnson School (CBE), Harold Panabaker School (CBE) and St. Stephen School (Calgary Catholic). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Getting around. Two CTrain stations are inside the community, including Anderson and Southland, and 16 bus and CTrain routes stop here. In 2021, 70% of employed residents drove to work, 17% took transit and 5% walked (Calgary: 77%, 9% and 4%).

Southwood: frequently asked questions

Where is Southwood in Calgary?

Southwood is an established community in southwest Calgary, about 9.9 km from City Hall, and covers 2.7 km². It borders Acadia, Braeside, Canyon Meadows and Haysboro.

What kind of homes are in Southwood?

In 2021 the mix was 51% single-detached houses, 19% apartments in low-rise buildings and 18% row houses.

Are there schools in Southwood?

Four schools are inside the boundary, including Ethel M. Johnson School (CBE), Harold Panabaker School (CBE) and St. Stephen School (Calgary Catholic). Designations depend on the address, so check the CBE and Calgary Catholic school finders.

Is there a CTrain station in Southwood?

Yes. Two CTrain stations are inside the community, including Anderson and Southland, and 16 bus and CTrain routes stop here.

When was Southwood built?

At the 2021 Census, the largest share of homes (72%) had been built from 1961 to 1980. 87% were built before 1981 and 1% after 2000.

Buying in Southwood: our local take

As of November 5, 2026, our site shows 20 homes for sale in Southwood. Median asking prices: detached houses $636,950 (10); townhouses $376,450 (2); condos and apartments $199,491 (8). These are asking prices from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed, not sale prices; ask us for recent sold prices.

What we like

  • Anderson station is inside the community.
  • 4 schools are inside the boundary.
  • Green space: the City lists 18 park sites here.
  • A real mix of homes: single-detached houses, apartments in low-rise buildings and row houses.

What to weigh up

  • Most homes are older (87% built before 1981), so budget for updates and a thorough inspection.
  • Homes on or backing onto busy roads usually sell for less, so check the street and the traffic.
  • Prices vary a lot by street, home type and age, so compare recent sales on similar homes.
  • Check the land use district before you plan to build, renovate or add a suite.

Who it suits

Buyers who want a choice of home types in one community: first-time buyers in a townhouse or condo, and families in a detached or semi-detached home.

Commute and getting around

You can take the CTrain from Anderson station or Southland station. Bus routes here include route 10 (City Hall/Southcentre) and route 15 (Deerfoot Meadows). City Hall is about 9.9 km away.

Before you make an offer

  • For condos and townhouses, read the reserve fund study, the bylaws and recent board minutes.
  • For an older home, budget for the inspection, a sewer line scope and the electrical panel.
  • Ask for the real property report and check the land use district for the lot.
  • If there is a suite, confirm it is a legal suite with City permits.

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Homes for sale in Southwood

Current listings as of November 5, 2026 (Mountain Time), from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed on this site. Asking prices, not sale prices. Updated daily.

Asking-price range by home typeLowest to highest asking price; the dot marks the median
What is for saleCurrent listings by type
Detached house 10; Townhouse (row) 2; Apartment / condo 820listings
  • Detached house 10
  • Townhouse (row) 2
  • Apartment / condo 8
BedroomsHomes for sale now, by number of bedrooms

There are currently 21 homes for sale in Southwood, Calgary on the MLS® system, and this page updates automatically every day from the REALTOR.ca DDF® feed. Asking prices range from $159,900 to $739,900, with a median list price of $471,000. The mix includes 10 houses, 8 condos/apartments and 2 townhomes, plus other property types. Homes range from 1 to 7 bedrooms. 1 listing came on the market in the last seven days. Use the filters below to narrow the search by price, bedrooms, bathrooms and property type. We at the Berg Estate Team, eXp Realty, can arrange showings in Southwood, pull recent comparable sales and help you write a competitive offer. Want to hear about new Southwood listings first? Set up a free alert with Home Finder.

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Listing data last updated November 5, 2026 1:31 pm.

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