Overall score
Brookfield
58.3/100
Pullenvale
55.0/100
Pullenvale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brookfield
58.3/100
Pullenvale
55.0/100
Crime rate
Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Pullenvale
9.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookfield
51
Pullenvale
5
Population
Brookfield
3,640
Pullenvale
3,276
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 | Pullenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 9.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 5 |
| Population | 3,640 | 3,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Brookfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Pullenvale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Brookfield tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Pullenvale stands out for schools and education options.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Pullenvale, while Brookfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.