Overall score
Mount Crosby
44.6/100
Upper Brookfield
52.7/100
Mount Crosby vs Upper Brookfield, QLD suburb comparison
Upper Brookfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount CrosbyUpper Brookfield
Crime rate
Mount Crosby
33.7 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Crosby
22
Upper Brookfield
0
Population
Mount Crosby
1,860
Upper Brookfield
857
Metric leadMount Crosby 3Upper Brookfield 23 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUpper Brookfield
- Best for familiesUpper Brookfield
- Best for best valueUpper Brookfield
- Best for best schoolsUpper Brookfield
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 | Mount Crosby | Upper Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.7 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 0 |
| Population | 1,860 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Crosby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Upper Brookfield is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Mount Crosby sits among greener hillside streets, while Upper Brookfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Crosby is stronger for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; Upper Brookfield answers with a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Upper Brookfield, while Mount Crosby remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.