Edmonton Neighbourhoods

Takeaways:
  • Nakota Isga and Métis wards contain the highest number of neighbourhoods, together making up about a quarter of the city’s total.
  • Jasper Place is the leading planning district, followed closely by Northwest and Whitemud.
  • 1981 stands out as a peak year in Edmonton’s neighbourhood development, with nearly 7 in 10 neighbourhoods created that year.
  • Neighbourhood establishment slowed after the 1980s, but small additions continued through the 2000s and 2010s.

The dataset contains 406 officially recognized neighbourhoods in Edmonton. Each record includes information about the ward and planning district it belongs to, along with the effective year it was formally established.

Neighbourhoods are fairly evenly spread across wards, with the largest shares in Nakota Isga (13%) and Métis (12%). Other wards like Anirniq, sipiwiyiniwak, and papastew each contribute close to 10% of all neighbourhoods, showing broad representation across the city’s governance structure.

At the planning district level, Jasper Place leads with about 12% of neighbourhoods, followed by Northwest and Whitemud (around 10% each). Districts like Northeast, Mill Woods and Meadows, and Southeast also have sizeable concentrations. Central and Horse Hill show lower shares, each accounting for fewer than 5% of all neighbourhoods.

The historical pattern shows that 1981 was a landmark year, with nearly 70% of Edmonton’s neighbourhoods officially established then. Since the early 2000s, neighbourhood creation has continued at a much smaller but steady pace, with years like 2007, 2011, and 2012 each adding a handful of new communities.

Overall, this dataset highlights both the geographic diversity of Edmonton’s neighbourhoods and the historical surges of urban planning that have shaped the city’s growth over the decades.

Statistics

This dataset highlights information on 406 Edmonton neighbourhoods, showing how they are distributed across wards, planning districts, and the years in which they became officially recognized. The stats provide a look at where most neighbourhoods are located, as well as the historical pace of neighbourhood establishment across the city.

Ward Distribution

Neighbourhoods are spread across all wards, with the largest shares in Nakota Isga (about 53 neighbourhoods, 13%) and Métis (47, 12%). Other wards with high counts include Anirniq (41, 10%) and sipiwiyiniwak / papastew (38 each, about 9%). Most wards fall in the 7–10% range, showing a fairly balanced distribution across the city.

WardNeighbourhoodsPercent
Nakota Isga53
13.05%
Métis47
11.58%
Anirniq41
10.10%
sipiwiyiniwak38
9.36%
papastew38
9.36%
Dene35
8.62%
Karhiio33
8.13%
Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi31
7.64%
pihêsiwin29
7.14%
Sspomitapi24
5.91%
tastawiyiniwak23
5.67%
O-day'min14
3.45%

Planning Districts

The Jasper Place district leads with around 49 neighbourhoods (12%), followed closely by Northwest and Whitemud (about 39 each, 10%). Other notable concentrations include Northeast (38), Mill Woods and Meadows (37), and Southeast (35). Central Edmonton and outer areas like Horse Hill have fewer neighbourhoods, making up less than 5% each.

Planning DistrictNeighbourhoodsPercent
Jasper Place49
12.07%
Northwest39
9.61%
Whitemud39
9.61%
Northeast38
9.36%
Mill Woods and Meadows37
9.11%
Southeast35
8.62%
Scona27
6.65%
Southwest26
6.40%
West Henday26
6.40%
North Central25
6.16%
West Edmonton22
5.42%
Central19
4.68%
Ellerslie13
3.20%
Horse Hill8
1.97%

Effective Dates

Most neighbourhoods were officially established during the 1980s, with 1981 alone accounting for about 70% (284 neighbourhoods). Later growth occurred in smaller waves during the 2000s and early 2010s, with modest numbers of neighbourhoods added in years like 2007 (14), 2012 (18), and 2011 (13). This reflects a major burst of planning in the early 1980s, followed by steady but smaller additions in recent decades.

Effective Start DateNeighbourhoodsPercent
201218
4.43%
201113
3.20%
20108
1.97%
200714
3.45%
20057
1.72%
20038
1.97%
20027
1.72%
1981284
69.95%

Dataset

This dashboard provides a city-wide overview of 406 neighbourhoods in Edmonton, showing how they are distributed across wards, planning districts, and the years they were officially recognized. It helps illustrate both the geographic spread of neighbourhoods and the historical pace of development across different parts of the city.

Dataset Information

SubjectCommunity
JurisdictionCity of Edmonton, Province of Alberta
Data ProviderCity of Edmonton
Sourcehttps://data.edmonton.ca/