Brookfield vs Upper Kedron
The verdict
Brookfield rates higher for education (95 vs 81). Upper Kedron rates higher for liveability (75 vs 43). Upper Kedron is closer to the coast (18.9 km vs 24.4 km).
Scores
BrookfieldUpper Kedron
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 71 |
| Transport | 33 | 58 |
| Education | 95 | 81 |
| Liveability | 43 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,640 | 5,800 |
| Median age | 47 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,778 | $2,980 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.3% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Brookfield — · Upper Kedron —
Property
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 934 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 412 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,152 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brookfield · Upper Kedron
Transport
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 25 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.4 km | 18.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.1 km | 12.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 10.2 km |
Population & growth
| Brookfield | Upper Kedron | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,640 | 5,800 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,691 | 6,278 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.35% | 2.00% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Brookfield or Upper Kedron?
Brookfield and Upper Kedron have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Brookfield or Upper Kedron?
Upper Kedron has the higher transport score (Brookfield 33/100 vs Upper Kedron 58/100).
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