Donsdale is a newer neighbourhood (Except several older homes built along North Saskatchewan River). According to the 2001 federal census, all residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred after 1995.[8]
According to the 2005 municipal census, all of the residences in the neighbourhood are single-family dwellings. Substantially all (99%) of the residences are owner-occupied with only 1% being rented.[9]
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north west by Lessard Road, on the south west by 184 Street. The north east boundary is located half a block south west of 53 Avenue. To the east the neighbourhood overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley and to the south it overlooks a ravine.
Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Donsdale had a population of 1,308 living in 551 dwellings,[7] a 1.3% change from its 2009 population of 1,291.[10] With a land area of 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 1,895.7 people/km2 in 2012.[6][7]