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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Brossard

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montréal

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

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Brossard

Province du Québec

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Across 11 public indicators, here's how Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Brossard stack up. on population, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal reaches 100,390 residents while Brossard sits at 91,525 residents. 8.1 km² on area in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, 45.2 km² in Brossard. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal pulls ahead with 12,348 residents per km² on density (2,025 residents per km² for Brossard). Le Plateau-Mont-Royal takes the edge on density (6.1× more), while Brossard stands out on area (5.6× more).

Comparison of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Brossard on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLe Plateau-Mont-RoyalBrossard
Population (residents)100 39091 525
Area (square kilometres)8,1 km²45,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)12 3482 025
Schools (schools (MEQ))2816
Primary schools (primary schools)1711
Secondary schools (secondary schools)42
Public schools (public schools)2113
Private schools (private schools)73
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)196
Bus stops (stops)341678
Households (households)57 88035 885

Population

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

100 390

residents

Brossard

91 525

residents

Area

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

8.1km²

square kilometres

Brossard

45.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

12 348

residents per km²

Brossard

2 025

residents per km²

Schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

28

schools (MEQ)

Brossard

16

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

17

primary schools

Brossard

11

primary schools

Secondary schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

4

secondary schools

Brossard

2

secondary schools

Public schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

21

public schools

Brossard

13

public schools

Private schools

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

7

private schools

Brossard

3

private schools

CEGEPs

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

19

CEGEPs and colleges

Brossard

6

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

341

stops

Brossard

678

stops

Households

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

57 880

households

Brossard

35 885

households

In short

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal features a highly concentrated urban environment with about 6.1 times more (or 510% more) density than Brossard. Conversely, Brossard has an area of 45.2 km², which represents about 5.6 times more (or 456% more) space than the 8.1 km² of the Montreal neighborhood. This scale difference contrasts the pedestrian proximity of the 57,880 households on the Plateau with the spacious residential setting of the 35,885 households on the South Shore.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Even split between Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Brossard across 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Tight match-up

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

74

Brossard

73

About the scores. 0 to 100 per lifestyle, computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about Le Plateau-Mont-Royal vs Brossard

What is the main difference in atmosphere between Le Plateau-Mont-Royal and Brossard?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a density of 12,348 people per square kilometer, fostering a lively and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood life. Brossard offers a more open setting with a density of 2,025 people per square kilometer, ideal for tranquility and large yards.
Which sector offers better access to schools and CEGEPs?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has 28 schools, including 21 public schools and 4 secondary schools, which represents about 2 times more (or 100% more) secondary schools than Brossard which has 2. The Plateau also offers 19 CEGEPs, which is about 3.2 times more (or 217% more) than Brossard and its 6 CEGEPs.
Which living environment is best suited for students?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal holds the advantage for the student profile due to its proximity to universities and its higher education options. The neighborhood also has 7 private schools, which is about 2.3 times more (or 133% more) than Brossard which has 3.
How do public transit options compare?
Brossard has 678 bus stops, which is 99% more than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with 341. Brossard's network is designed to facilitate commuting to Montreal, while the Plateau relies heavily on the metro and walking.
How is the population distributed between these two territories?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is home to a population of 100,390 residents living in 57,880 households. Brossard has 91,525 residents for 35,885 households, illustrating a different use of space.