Which area is better for public transit options?

Brossard offers an extensive network with 678 bus stops, which is about 9.3 times more (829% more) than Outremont and its 73 stops. However, the Montreal borough compensates for this difference with its high density and direct access to the Montreal metro system.

How does the school offering compare between these two sectors?

Brossard offers 16 schools in total, including 11 primary and 13 public schools, while Outremont has 11 schools, including 4 primary and 6 public schools. Outremont stands out with 5 private schools compared to 3 in Brossard, alongside a perfect tie of 2 secondary schools on each side.

Which sector is more suitable for a student profile?

Brossard holds the advantage for students with 6 CEGEPs available, which is about 3 times more (200% more) than Outremont and its 2 institutions.

What is the difference in daily lifestyle?

Outremont gathers 9,245 households in a highly concentrated and historic setting, whereas Brossard has 35,885 households spread over a large modern suburban territory. The choice depends on your preference for close-knit urban activity or spacious residential neighborhoods.

Outremont vs Brossard

Montréal

Outremont

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Province du Québec

Brossard

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

11 public indicators set Outremont apart from Brossard. Outremont pulls ahead with 23,566 residents on population (91,525 residents for Brossard). 3.8 km² on area in Outremont, 45.2 km² in Brossard. on density, Outremont reaches 6,218 residents per km² while Brossard sits at 2,025 residents per km². The difference shows mostly on area, where Brossard leads by 11.9× more, and on density, where Outremont regains 3.1× more.

Comparison of Outremont and Brossard on 11 public indicators
Indicator	Outremont	Brossard
Population (residents)	23 566	91 525
Area (square kilometres)	3,8 km²	45,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)	6 218	2 025
Schools (schools (MEQ))	11	16
Primary schools (primary schools)	4	11
Secondary schools (secondary schools)	2	2
Public schools (public schools)	6	13
Private schools (private schools)	5	3
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)	2	6
Bus stops (stops)	73	678
Households (households)	9 245	35 885

Population

Outremont

23 566

residents

Brossard

91 525

residents

23 566

residents

Population

91 525

residents

Area

Outremont

3.8km²

square kilometres

Brossard

45.2km²

square kilometres

3.8km²

square kilometres

Area

45.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Outremont

6 218

residents per km²

Brossard

2 025

residents per km²

6 218

residents per km²

Density

2 025

residents per km²

Schools

Outremont

schools (MEQ)

Brossard

schools (MEQ)

Schools

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Outremont

primary schools

Brossard

primary schools

Primary schools

primary schools

Secondary schools

Outremont

secondary schools

Brossard

secondary schools

Secondary schools

secondary schools

Public schools

Outremont

public schools

Brossard

public schools

Public schools

public schools

Private schools

Outremont

private schools

Brossard

private schools

Private schools

private schools

CEGEPs

Outremont

CEGEPs and colleges

Brossard

CEGEPs and colleges

CEGEPs

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Outremont

stops

Brossard

678

stops

Bus stops

678

stops

Households

Outremont

9 245

households

Brossard

35 885

households

9 245

households

Households

35 885

households

In short

Brossard spans a vast territory with an area of 45.2 km², which is about 11.9 times more (1092% more) than the Montreal borough of Outremont and its 3.8 km². This difference in scale leads to a urban density that is about 3.1 times higher in Outremont (6,218 residents per km² compared to 2,025 in Brossard), creating a striking contrast between pedestrian neighborhood life and South Shore space. While Brossard is home to 91,525 residents across 35,885 households, Outremont maintains an intimate feel with its 23,566 residents.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Brossard leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Brossard

Clear edge

Outremont

Brossard

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 Outremont vs Brossard

Which area is better for public transit options?: Brossard offers an extensive network with 678 bus stops, which is about 9.3 times more (829% more) than Outremont and its 73 stops. However, the Montreal borough compensates for this difference with its high density and direct access to the Montreal metro system.
How does the school offering compare between these two sectors?: Brossard offers 16 schools in total, including 11 primary and 13 public schools, while Outremont has 11 schools, including 4 primary and 6 public schools. Outremont stands out with 5 private schools compared to 3 in Brossard, alongside a perfect tie of 2 secondary schools on each side.
Which sector is more suitable for a student profile?: Brossard holds the advantage for students with 6 CEGEPs available, which is about 3 times more (200% more) than Outremont and its 2 institutions.
What is the difference in daily lifestyle?: Outremont gathers 9,245 households in a highly concentrated and historic setting, whereas Brossard has 35,885 households spread over a large modern suburban territory. The choice depends on your preference for close-knit urban activity or spacious residential neighborhoods.

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