Kholo vs Upper Brookfield, QLD Suburb Comparison

Kholo for retirees and investment; Upper Brookfield for families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

KholoUpper Brookfield

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

Metric leadKholo 3Upper Brookfield 43 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryKholoUpper Brookfield
Overall score57.8/10054.4/100
Housing (desirability)60.9/10048.2/100
Crime rate55.4 / 1k15.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools—1
Weather (desirability)42.8/10042.8/100
Parks & reserves23
Walkability0.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities34
Green cover2.6%2.0%
Population374857
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

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.

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