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Le Sud-Ouest vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Le Sud-Ouest

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro

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Comparison

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Across 12 public indicators, here's how Le Sud-Ouest and Pierrefonds-Roxboro stack up. on population, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 71,546 residents while Pierrefonds-Roxboro sits at 68,410 residents. 18.1 km² on area in Le Sud-Ouest, 33.9 km² in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Le Sud-Ouest pulls ahead with 3,962 residents per km² on density (2,017 residents per km² for Pierrefonds-Roxboro). Le Sud-Ouest takes the edge on density (96% more), while Pierrefonds-Roxboro stands out on area (88% more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Pierrefonds-Roxboro on 12 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestPierrefonds-Roxboro
Population (residents)71 54668 410
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²33,9 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 9622 017
Schools (schools (MEQ))2219
Primary schools (primary schools)1312
Secondary schools (secondary schools)93
Public schools (public schools)2215
Private schools (private schools)04
Bus stops (stops)319297
Renters (of households)65,2 %32,1 %
Households (households)43 63526 080
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))1 352466

Population

Le Sud-Ouest

71 546

residents

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

68 410

residents

Area

Le Sud-Ouest

18.1km²

square kilometres

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

33.9km²

square kilometres

Density

Le Sud-Ouest

3 962

residents per km²

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

2 017

residents per km²

Schools

Le Sud-Ouest

22

schools (MEQ)

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

19

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Le Sud-Ouest

13

primary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

12

primary schools

Secondary schools

Le Sud-Ouest

9

secondary schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

3

secondary schools

Public schools

Le Sud-Ouest

22

public schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

15

public schools

Private schools

Le Sud-Ouest

0

private schools

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

4

private schools

Bus stops

Le Sud-Ouest

319

stops

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

297

stops

Renters

Le Sud-Ouest

65%

of households

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

32%

of households

Households

Le Sud-Ouest

43 635

households

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

26 080

households

Safety incidents

Le Sud-Ouest

1 352

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

466

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Le Sud-Ouest stands out for its high urban density, which is 96% higher than that of Pierrefonds-Roxboro, a suburban area with 88% more territory (33.9 km² compared to 18.1 km²). This contrast shapes two distinct lifestyles, one centered on walkable neighborhood life with a high proportion of renters at 65.2%, the other favoring quiet space for young families with only 32.1% renters. While Le Sud-Ouest offers a dynamic environment ideal for students, Pierrefonds-Roxboro provides a peaceful setting perfect for remote work.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Le Sud-Ouest leads on 2 of 4 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Tight match-up

Le Sud-Ouest

51

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

53

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Dominant edge

Le Sud-Ouest

54

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

85

For neighbourhood life

Heritage, transit, culture

Le Sud-Ouest

Dominant edge

Le Sud-Ouest

74

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

28

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Le Sud-Ouest

Dominant edge

Le Sud-Ouest

60

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

17

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 Sud-Ouest vs Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Which area offers the best environment for a young family?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is the better choice for young families due to its quiet atmosphere, large spaces, and 4 private schools (compared to 0 in Le Sud-Ouest). Le Sud-Ouest is better suited for those seeking an active, walkable urban lifestyle.
How does the school offering compare between the two boroughs?
Le Sud-Ouest has 22 schools in total, including 13 primary and 9 secondary schools, which is about 3 times more (200% more) secondary schools than Pierrefonds-Roxboro, which has 3. However, Pierrefonds-Roxboro offers 4 private schools while Le Sud-Ouest has none.
What is the safety situation in these areas?
Pierrefonds-Roxboro displays a very reassuring record with 453 safety incidents. Le Sud-Ouest, being denser and more active, records about 3 times more (or 200% more) incidents with a total of 1,357.
Which neighborhood should I choose if I do not have a car?
Le Sud-Ouest is ideal for car-free living thanks to its high density of 3,962 residents per km² and its 319 bus stops. Pierrefonds-Roxboro, which is larger, has 297 bus stops but often requires a vehicle to get around easily.
How does the housing market compare for renters and owners?
Le Sud-Ouest has about 2 times more (or 103% more) renters with a rate of 65.2% across 43,635 households. Conversely, Pierrefonds-Roxboro is mostly made of homeowners, with only 32.1% renters across 26,080 households.
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