Overall score
Brookfield
58.3/100
Upper Brookfield
53.2/100
Brookfield vs Upper Brookfield, QLD suburb comparison
Upper Brookfield for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrookfieldUpper Brookfield
Crime rate
Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookfield
51
Upper Brookfield
0
Population
Brookfield
3,640
Upper Brookfield
857
Metric leadBrookfield 5Upper Brookfield 04 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesUpper 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 | Brookfield | Upper Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.3/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.2 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | — |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 51 | 0 |
| Population | 3,640 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Brookfield is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Upper Brookfield is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Brookfield is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; Upper Brookfield answers with a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Brookfield, while Brookfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.