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Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Brossard

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

Montréal

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

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Brossard

Province du Québec

Brossard

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Comparison

The same numbers,
side by side.

Between Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Brossard, 11 public indicators line up. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles pulls ahead with 106,437 residents on population (91,525 residents for Brossard). 51.2 km² on area in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, 45.2 km² in Brossard. on density, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles reaches 2,081 residents per km² while Brossard sits at 2,025 residents per km².

Comparison of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Brossard on 11 public indicators
IndicatorRivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-TremblesBrossard
Population (residents)106 43791 525
Area (square kilometres)51,2 km²45,2 km²
Density (residents per km²)2 0812 025
Schools (schools (MEQ))2716
Primary schools (primary schools)1611
Secondary schools (secondary schools)62
Public schools (public schools)2413
Private schools (private schools)33
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)36
Bus stops (stops)551678
Households (households)43 77535 885

Population

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

106 437

residents

Brossard

91 525

residents

Area

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

51.2km²

square kilometres

Brossard

45.2km²

square kilometres

Density

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

2 081

residents per km²

Brossard

2 025

residents per km²

Schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

27

schools (MEQ)

Brossard

16

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

16

primary schools

Brossard

11

primary schools

Secondary schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

6

secondary schools

Brossard

2

secondary schools

Public schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

24

public schools

Brossard

13

public schools

Private schools

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

private schools

Brossard

3

private schools

CEGEPs

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

3

CEGEPs and colleges

Brossard

6

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

551

stops

Brossard

678

stops

Households

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43 775

households

Brossard

35 885

households

In short

For teenage education, the Montreal borough of Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles stands out with about 3 times more (or 200% more) secondary schools than Brossard, totaling 6 establishments compared to 2. In contrast, the South Shore city responds in higher education by offering about 2 times more (or 100% more) CEGEPs, with 6 institutions compared to 3 for its northeastern island rival. This matchup pits a large family sector in eastern Montreal with 106,437 residents against a dynamic suburb of 91,525 residents that relies on a dense public transit network of 678 bus stops.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Brossard leads on 1 of 1 lifestyles.

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Brossard

Dominant edge

Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles

43

Brossard

73

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 Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Brossard

What is the difference in density and space between these two areas?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles spans an area of 51.2 km² with a density of 2,081 residents per km², while Brossard covers 45.2 km² with a very similar density of 2,025 residents per km².
Which area offers the best school network for young families?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles holds a clear advantage with 69% more schools overall (27 establishments compared to 16 in Brossard), including 45% more primary schools (16 compared to 11) and 85% more public schools (24 compared to 13).
How does the public transit offering compare for daily commutes?
Brossard offers tighter local coverage with 23% more bus stops, featuring 678 stops compared to 551 for Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles.
Which territory is better suited for a college-level student?
Brossard takes the advantage for the student profile thanks to its 6 CEGEPs, representing about 2 times more (or 100% more) options than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles which has 3.
How does the number of households compare between these two sectors?
Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has a higher number of households with 43,775 households, compared to 35,885 households for Brossard.
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