In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Blue Quill Estates had a population of living in dwellings, a -7.7% 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, just over half of the residences in Blue Quill Estates were built during the 1970s. Most of the remainder were built during the 1980s. A small number predate the 1970s and a small number were built during the 1990s. The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for just under half of all the residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in three residences are rented apartments in low-rise buildings with fewer than five stories. One in six residences are row houses. The remaining residences are duplexes. Three out of every five residences are owner-occupied while two out of every five residences are rented. Due to the secluded layout of the neighbourhood it has proved to be one of the safest and private neighbourhoods in the city. The 2001 federal census recorded 3 Property Crimes, 0 Violent Crimes, 0 Criminal Code Traffic Offences and 0 Other Criminal Offenses, with a combined total of 3 crimes in the year.
Population mobility
The population of Blue Quill Estates is considerably mobile. According to the 2005 municipal census, one resident in six had moved within the previous twelve months. Another one in four residents had moved within the previous one to three years. Just under half the population had lived at the same address for five years or longer.
Income
The average household Income of residents of Blue Quill Estates exceeds the average income of the city at large. In 2001 according to the federal census, the average household income of Blue Quill Estates is $97,744 compared to the city's average income of $56,400. 28.2% of the population enjoy an annual average income of over $100,000, while 2.7% of the residents enjoy an annual average income of $10,000 or less.
Recreation facilities
Located in the adjoining neighbourhood of Westbrook Estates is the Derrick Golf and Winter Club, founded in 1959. The club provides its members with "golf, tennis, indoor aquatic center, childcare, curling, badminton, large fitness center, two studios, and an outdoor volleyball court", as well as access to outdoor ski trails and an outdoor skating rink.
