Overall score
Kholo
57.8/100
Upper Brookfield
54.4/100
Kholo for retirees and investment; Upper Brookfield for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kholo
57.8/100
Upper Brookfield
54.4/100
Crime rate
Kholo
55.4 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kholo
3
Upper Brookfield
4
Population
Kholo
374
Upper Brookfield
857
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 | Kholo | Upper Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.8/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.4 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Population | 374 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Kholo is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Upper Brookfield is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Kholo sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Upper Brookfield is in a middle-ring position.
Kholo tends to lead on housing affordability and overall desirability, while Upper Brookfield stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Kholo suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Brookfield is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.