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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

Brossard

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Comparison

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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. 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
Households (households)57 88035 885
Bus stops (stops)341678
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

In short

Living in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal means choosing a tightly knit urban environment where the density is about 6.1 times more (or 510% more) than in the airy suburb of Brossard. In contrast, Brossard spans an area of 45.2 km², which is about 5.6 times more (or 456% more) space than the Plateau's limited 8.1 km². This physical contrast shapes two distinct lifestyles, one focused on pedestrian proximity and the other on the spacious residential comfort of the South Shore.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

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

Out of 100. The higher the number, the better the area fits that 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

How do public transit options compare between these two areas ?
Brossard offers an extensive transit network with 678 bus stops, which is 99% more than Le Plateau-Mont-Royal with 341. The Plateau compensates for this difference with its compactness and direct access to metro stations.
Which sector offers more school options for families ?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has 28 schools in total compared to 16 in Brossard, representing an absolute difference of 12 institutions. For primary education, the Plateau has 17 schools while Brossard has 11.
Which destination is better suited for students ?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal holds the advantage for students with 19 CEGEPs, which is about 3.2 times more (or 217% more) than Brossard with 6. Its vibrant neighborhood life and proximity to universities reinforce this advantage.
How does the difference in population and housing translate to daily life ?
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is home to 100,390 residents living in 57,880 households within a small area. Brossard clusters 91,525 residents within 35,885 households, offering a quieter and less dense living environment.
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