Overall score
Anstead
47.6/100
Upper Brookfield
52.7/100
Anstead vs Upper Brookfield, QLD suburb comparison
Upper Brookfield for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadUpper Brookfield
Crime rate
Anstead
7.7 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
19
Upper Brookfield
0
Population
Anstead
1,522
Upper Brookfield
857
Metric leadAnstead 4Upper Brookfield 22 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUpper Brookfield
- Best for best schoolsUpper Brookfield
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Anstead | Upper Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.7 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 0 |
| Population | 1,522 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Anstead is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Upper Brookfield is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Anstead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Upper Brookfield is the better pick for parks and reserves and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Upper Brookfield, while Anstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.