Auburn Bay
One of southeast Calgary’s award-winning lake communities, Auburn Bay offers year-round access to a private lake and beach, extensive pathways, and family-oriented housing close to South Health Campus and Stoney Trail.
$700,800
Detached Benchmark Price*
27
Walk Score
2.16
Months of Supply (Detached)*
*CREB® does not publish an Auburn Bay-specific benchmark. Figures reflect CREB®’s South East district (which includes Auburn Bay), detached homes, June 2026. Walk Score, Transit Score, and Bike Score via Walk Score.
Life in Auburn Bay
Auburn Bay is one of southeast Calgary’s premier lake communities, built around a private 43-acre lake with a beach, splash park, and year-round programming for residents. The community sits close to South Health Campus, Seton’s shopping and entertainment district, and Stoney Trail, with housing ranging from starter townhomes to larger executive detached homes.
Who It's Right For
Families who want lake access, parks, and newer schools, plus buyers who work at or near South Health Campus and want quick access to Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail for commuting across the city.
Auburn Bay Real Estate Market
CREB® reports housing statistics by district rather than by individual community, and Auburn Bay falls within CREB®’s South East district. The figures below are the exact, most recent published numbers for that district, not estimates, so treat them as the closest available official read on the Auburn Bay market.
| Metric (source, period) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Detached benchmark price (CREB® South East district, Jun. 2026) | $700,800 (-3.11% year-over-year) |
| Row\/townhouse benchmark price (CREB® South East district, Jun. 2026) | $427,800 (-7.58% year-over-year) |
| Semi-detached benchmark price (CREB® South East district, Jun. 2026) | $504,300 (-4.03% year-over-year) |
| Apartment\/condo benchmark price (CREB® South East district, Jun. 2026) | $319,800 (-7.76% year-over-year) |
| Months of supply, detached (South East district, Jun. 2026) | 2.16 months |
| Sales-to-new-listings ratio, detached (South East district, Jun. 2026) | 64.01% |
| Walk Score | 27 / 100 |
| Transit Score | 40 / 100 |
| Bike Score | 46 / 100 |
Source: CREB® June 2026 monthly stats package (South East district); Walk Score. Figures update monthly, contact me for the latest numbers or a custom Auburn Bay market report.
Who Lives in Auburn Bay
According to the 2021 Census of Canada (City of Calgary Community Profiles), 18,090 residents lived in Auburn Bay, compared with 1,291,790 across Calgary, making it one of the larger communities in this comparison. 28% of residents are aged 0 to 14, well above the citywide rate of 18%, while just 5% are aged 65+, well below the citywide rate of 13%, reflecting a young, family-heavy population.
22% of Auburn Bay households spend 30% or more of their income on shelter, close to the citywide rate of 23%, and 26% of residents are immigrants, below the citywide rate of 33%. Median household income before tax was $125,000 in Auburn Bay versus $98,000 citywide, and 82% of residents speak English most often at home, compared with 75% citywide.
Source: City of Calgary Community Profiles, Auburn Bay (2021 Census of Canada).
Pros
- Private 43-acre lake with a beach and year-round programming, exclusive to residents<\/li>
- Close to South Health Campus and the Seton shopping, dining, and entertainment district<\/li>
- Family-heavy demographics, with 28% of residents aged 0 to 14 versus 18% citywide, plus newer schools and parks<\/li>
- Quick access to Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail for commuting across the city<\/li><\/ul>
Cons
- Walk Score of 27 and Bike Score of 46 mean most errands and commutes require a car<\/li>
- No LRT service in the community, and it’s a longer commute to downtown than inner-city communities<\/li>
- Row\/townhouse and condo prices in the South East district were down 7.58% and 7.76% year-over-year respectively as of June 2026<\/li>
- Lake access typically comes with mandatory community association fees<\/li><\/ul>