Overall score
Brookwater
57.8/100
Springfield Lakes
40.7/100
Brookwater vs Springfield Lakes, QLD Suburb Comparison
Brookwater for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BrookwaterSpringfield Lakes
Crime rate
Brookwater
54.8 / 1k
Springfield Lakes
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brookwater
77
Springfield Lakes
133
Population
Brookwater
2,902
Springfield Lakes
17,211
Metric leadBrookwater 4Springfield Lakes 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBrookwater
- Best for familiesBrookwater
- Best for best valueBrookwater
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 | Brookwater | Springfield Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 26.2/100 | 32.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.8 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 34 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 133 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Population | 2,902 | 17,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Brookwater is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Springfield Lakes is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Brookwater is stronger for walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Springfield Lakes answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Brookwater the better fit, while families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Springfield Lakes.
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.