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Le Sud-Ouest vs Sherbrooke

Le Sud-Ouest

Montréal

Le Sud-Ouest

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Sherbrooke leads on 5 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Le Sud-Ouest and Sherbrooke, 11 public indicators line up. Le Sud-Ouest pulls ahead with 71,546 residents on population (172,950 residents for Sherbrooke). 18.1 km² on area in Le Sud-Ouest, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. on density, Le Sud-Ouest reaches 3,962 residents per km² while Sherbrooke sits at 489 residents per km². Sherbrooke takes the edge on area (19.6× more), while Le Sud-Ouest stands out on density (8.1× more).

Comparison of Le Sud-Ouest and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorLe Sud-OuestSherbrooke
Population (residents)71 546172 950
Area (square kilometres)18,1 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)3 962489
Households (households)43 63580 475
Bus stops (stops)3191 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))2254
Primary schools (primary schools)1334
Secondary schools (secondary schools)98
Public schools (public schools)2244
Private schools (private schools)010
Universities (universities)12

In short

The spatial contrast between these two living environments is striking, with Sherbrooke covering an area of 353.4 km², which is about 19.6 times more (1857% more) than the 18.1 km² of Le Sud-Ouest. In return, the Montreal borough shows a urban density of 3,962 residents per km², about 8.1 times more (709% more) than the Eastern Townships city and its 489 residents per km². This difference in scale is also reflected in the population size, with Sherbrooke counting 172,950 residents compared to the 71,546 people established in Le Sud-Ouest.

For which lifestyle?

Four ways to live here.

Sherbrooke leads on 1 of 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 Sud-Ouest vs Sherbrooke

Which area offers the best environment for higher education?
Sherbrooke holds a student advantage with its 2 universities compared to 1 in Le Sud-Ouest, offering a dynamic environment tailored to university life.
How does the school offering compare for children?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools, which is about 2.5 times more (145% more) than Le Sud-Ouest with its 22 schools. The city offers 34 primary schools (about 2.6 times more, or 162% more than the 13 in Le Sud-Ouest) and 10 private schools compared to 0 in the borough, while Le Sud-Ouest stands out at the secondary level with 9 schools against 8.
What is the best choice for getting around without a car?
Le Sud-Ouest relies on a high density of public transit in a compact space, while Sherbrooke deploys a network of 1,436 bus stops to cover its large territory, representing a difference of 1,117 stops compared to the 319 stops in Le Sud-Ouest.
How do I choose between the atmospheres of these two areas?
Le Sud-Ouest suits those looking for tight urban activity with its 43,635 concentrated households, whereas Sherbrooke offers a more spacious setting for its 80,475 households spread over a vast area.
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