Overall score
Anstead
55.7/100
Upper Brookfield
54.4/100
Anstead vs Upper Brookfield, QLD Suburb Comparison
Anstead for retirees and schools; Upper Brookfield for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AnsteadUpper Brookfield
Crime rate
Anstead
12.0 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Anstead
20
Upper Brookfield
4
Population
Anstead
1,522
Upper Brookfield
857
Metric leadAnstead 6Upper Brookfield 22 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAnstead
- Best for familiesUpper Brookfield
- Best for best schoolsAnstead
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 | 55.7/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 4 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Population | 1,522 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Anstead is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Upper Brookfield is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Anstead pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Brookfield is the better pick for parks and reserves, plus overall desirability.
Anstead suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Upper Brookfield is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.