Overall score
Brookfield
58.3/100
Kenmore Hills
51.0/100
Brookfield for investment and value; Kenmore Hills for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brookfield
58.3/100
Kenmore Hills
51.0/100
Crime rate
Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Kenmore Hills
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookfield
51
Kenmore Hills
39
Population
Brookfield
3,640
Kenmore Hills
2,448
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brookfield | Kenmore Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 42.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 15 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 39 |
| Population | 3,640 | 2,448 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Brookfield reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Kenmore Hills is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Kenmore Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Brookfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Brookfield pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Kenmore Hills is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address and improving crime trends.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Brookfield, while Kenmore Hills remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.