Overall score
Brookfield
58.3/100
Chapel Hill
72.9/100
Brookfield vs Chapel Hill, QLD suburb comparison
Chapel Hill for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrookfieldChapel Hill
Crime rate
Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Chapel Hill
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookfield
51
Chapel Hill
104
Population
Brookfield
3,640
Chapel Hill
10,511
Metric leadBrookfield 1Chapel Hill 72 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 familiesChapel Hill
- Best for best valueChapel Hill
- Best for best schoolsChapel Hill
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 | Brookfield | Chapel Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 72.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 44 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 104 |
| Population | 3,640 | 10,511 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Brookfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Chapel Hill is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Brookfield sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Chapel Hill is closer to the city centre.
Brookfield tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Chapel Hill stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Chapel Hill, while Brookfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.