Overall score
Brookfield
59.8/100
Chapel Hill
66.5/100
Chapel Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brookfield
59.8/100
Chapel Hill
66.5/100
Crime rate
Brookfield
15.0 / 1k
Chapel Hill
15.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookfield
60
Chapel Hill
107
Population
Brookfield
3,640
Chapel Hill
10,511
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 | Chapel Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.4/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.0 / 1k | 15.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 44 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 60 | 107 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| Population | 3,640 | 10,511 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
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 schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Chapel Hill, while Brookfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.