Kilkenny is a residential neighbourhood in north east

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. Most of the development in the neighbourhood occurred during the 1960s and 1970s. It was named after Kilkenny in

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. The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 82 Street, on the east by 66 Street, on the north by 153 Avenue, and on the south by 144 Avenue.

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, a major shopping centre, is located to the south of the neighbourhood along 66 Street. The community is represented by the Kilkenny

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, established in 1970, which maintains a

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and outdoor rink located at 72 Street and 149 Avenue.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Kilkenny had a population of living in dwellings, a -1.9% change from its 2009 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of people/km² in 2012.

Residential development

According to the 2001 federal census, approximately half of all residences (50.6%) were built between

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. Another one in four (23.2%) were built between 1971 and 1980. One in five (22.3%) were built between

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. By 1990, residential development in Kilkenny was substantially complete. The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for three out of every five (60%) residences in the neighbourhood.

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apartments in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories account for another three out of every ten (30%) of all residences. Most of the remaining residences (10%) are row houses. There is also a small number (<1%) of

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. Three out of every five (62%) residences are owner-occupied while two out of every five (38%) residences are rented.

Population mobility

The population of the neighbourhood is somewhat mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately one resident in eight (13.3%) had moved within the previous twelve months. One resident in five (20%) had moved within the previous one to three years. Just over half (53.4%) of all residents had lived at the same address for five or more years.http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05022B/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/KILKENNY.pdf

Schools and recreation facilities

There are five schools in the neighbourhood. * Edmonton Public School System ** J. A. Fife Elementary School ** John Barnett Elementary School ** Londonderry Junior High School ** M. E. Lazerte High School * Edmonton Catholic School System ** Father Leo Green Catholic Elementary School

Shopping and services

, a major Edmonton shopping centre, is located a short distance to the south in the adjoining neighbourhood of

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. Another major shopping centre, North Town Centre, is located to the southwest in the neighbourhood of Northmount. Across the street from North Town Centre is a third major shopping mall,

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. The Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre and Londonderry Athletic Grounds are both located in the neighbourhood.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

References

External links

Kilkenny Neighbourhood Profile
{{Edmonton neighbourhoods Neighbourhoods in Edmonton