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


Comparison
The same numbers,
side by side.
Sherbrooke leads on 6 of the 6 dimensions compared. Across 11 public indicators, here's how Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Sherbrooke stack up. on population, Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles reaches 106,437 residents while Sherbrooke sits at 172,950 residents. 51.2 km² on area in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, 353.4 km² in Sherbrooke. Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles pulls ahead with 2,081 residents per km² on density (489 residents per km² for Sherbrooke). Sharpest gap: Sherbrooke leads by 6.9× more on area, while Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles regains ground by 4.3× more on density.
| Indicator | Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles | Sherbrooke |
|---|---|---|
| Population (residents) | 106 437 | 172 950 |
| Area (square kilometres) | 51,2 km² | 353,4 km² |
| Density (residents per km²) | 2 081 | 489 |
| Households (households) | 43 775 | 80 475 |
| Bus stops (stops) | 551 | 1 436 |
| Schools (schools (MEQ)) | 27 | 54 |
| Primary schools (primary schools) | 16 | 34 |
| Secondary schools (secondary schools) | 6 | 8 |
| Public schools (public schools) | 24 | 44 |
| Private schools (private schools) | 3 | 10 |
| CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges) | 3 | 10 |
In short
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 Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles vs Sherbrooke
- Which area offers the best environment for higher education?
- Sherbrooke wins with its vibrant student profile, featuring 8 CEGEPs compared to 3 in the Montreal borough, which is about 2.7 times more (167% more).
- How does the school offering compare for children?
- Sherbrooke has 54 schools in total compared to 27 in Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles. For primary education, the Eastern Townships city has 34, which is about 2.1 times more (or 113% more) than the Montreal borough's 16.
- What is the distribution between public and private schools?
- Sherbrooke offers 10 private schools, which is about 3.3 times more (233% more) than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles with 3, while its public network is also larger with 44 institutions compared to 24.
- How is public transit organized in these two regions?
- Sherbrooke has an extensive network of 1,436 bus stops, which is about 2.6 times more (161% more) than Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, which features 551 stops to serve its territory.
- Which option is best to avoid high urban density?
- Sherbrooke is ideal with its density of 489 people per km² for 80,475 households, whereas Rivière-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles has a density about 4.3 times higher (or 325% more) with 2,081 people per km².
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