Overall score
Pullenvale
54.6/100
Upper Brookfield
52.7/100
Pullenvale vs Upper Brookfield, QLD suburb comparison
Upper Brookfield for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PullenvaleUpper Brookfield
Crime rate
Pullenvale
9.3 / 1k
Upper Brookfield
9.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pullenvale
5
Upper Brookfield
0
Population
Pullenvale
3,276
Upper Brookfield
857
Metric leadPullenvale 4Upper Brookfield 14 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 | Pullenvale | Upper Brookfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.6/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.3 / 1k | 9.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 3,276 | 857 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Pullenvale is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Upper Brookfield is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Pullenvale pulls ahead on schools and education options and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Upper Brookfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Brookfield, while Pullenvale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.