Overall score
Pullenvale
56.4/100
Upper Brookfield
54.4/100
Pullenvale for retirees; Upper Brookfield for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Pullenvale
56.4/100
Upper Brookfield
54.4/100
Crime rate
Pullenvale
14.8 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
15.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pullenvale
6
Upper Brookfield
4
Population
Pullenvale
3,276
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 | Pullenvale | Upper Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.2/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.8 / 1k | 15.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 4 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 2.0% |
| Population | 3,276 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Pullenvale is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Upper Brookfield is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Pullenvale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Brookfield is the better pick for an affluent, sought-after address.
Retirees may find Pullenvale the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Brookfield.
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.