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Outremont vs Sherbrooke

Outremont

Montréal

Outremont

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Sherbrooke

Province du Québec

Sherbrooke

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Comparison

The same numbers,
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Sherbrooke leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Between Outremont and Sherbrooke, 11 public indicators line up. Outremont pulls ahead with 23,566 residents on population (172,950 residents for Sherbrooke). 3.8 km² on area in Outremont, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. on density, Outremont reaches 6,218 residents per km² while Sherbrooke sits at 489 residents per km². Sharpest gap: Sherbrooke leads by 93.2× more on area, while Outremont regains ground by 12.7× more on density.

Comparison of Outremont and Sherbrooke on 11 public indicators
IndicatorOutremontSherbrooke
Population (residents)23 566172 950
Area (square kilometres)3,8 km²353,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)6 218489
Households (households)9 24580 475
Bus stops (stops)731 436
Schools (schools (MEQ))1154
Primary schools (primary schools)434
Secondary schools (secondary schools)28
Public schools (public schools)644
Private schools (private schools)510
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)210

In short

The spatial contrast between these two areas is striking, as Sherbrooke has about 93.2 times more area than Outremont, spanning 353.4 km² compared to just 3.8 km². This major difference explains why the Montreal borough features a density about 12.7 times higher, with 6,218 residents per km² in a highly concentrated urban setting. While Outremont is home to a population of 23,566 people in the heart of the metropolis, Sherbrooke thrives as a major regional hub of 172,950 residents.

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 Outremont vs Sherbrooke

Which area offers the best profile for student life?
Sherbrooke wins with its dynamic student profile, supported by 8 CEGEPs compared to 2 in Outremont.
How does the school offer compare for families?
Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total, including 34 primary schools, which is about 8.5 times more primary schools than Outremont and its 4 schools. Outremont offers a balanced choice with 5 private schools and 6 public schools.
Is it easy to get around without a car in both sectors?
Outremont relies on the proximity of its shops and its 73 bus stops in a small area. Sherbrooke offers an extensive network adapted to its vast territory with 1,436 bus stops, which is about 19.7 times more.
What is the difference in housing organization?
Sherbrooke has 80,475 households spread over a large territory, which is about 8.7 times more than Outremont with its 9,245 households. Life in Outremont is characterized by high residential proximity, while Sherbrooke offers more space per household.
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