Overall score
Kholo
54.5/100
Upper Brookfield
52.7/100
Kholo for investment and value; Upper Brookfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kholo
54.5/100
Upper Brookfield
52.7/100
Crime rate
Kholo
33.7 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kholo
1
Upper Brookfield
0
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 | 54.5/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.7 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 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 practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. 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 nearby cafés and amenities, while Upper Brookfield stands out for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Kholo suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Brookfield is the stronger match for retirees and families.