Question 1

Is Brookfield a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Brookfield is a semi-rural suburb of rolling hills, bushland and small creek valleys, where properties sit on large blocks ranging from timber cottages and character homes to hobby farms and contemporary houses with room for gardens, sheds and horses. The neighbourhood centres on a small village hub with a hotel, community facilities and the local showgrounds, so social life often revolves around local events and outdoor pursuits. Day-to-day life is relaxed and car-oriented, and the suburb tends to appeal to families and buyers who want space and a rural outlook within reach of the city.

It is a community of 3,640 people with a median age of 47, and couple families make up the large majority of households (56.5% with children and 36.6% without). Homes are largely owner-occupied (48.7% owned outright and 42.8% with a mortgage). Local investment includes inclusion in the Queensland Government’s Integrated Road and Public Transport Plan for Western Brisbane and upgrades at Brookfield Recreation Reserve, including a new play space, pathway and funding to improve the community hall. Whether Brookfield suits you depends on how much you value space, local events and a semi-rural lifestyle.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Brookfield?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Brookfield run to about $1,065 a week. Against a typical local household income of $3,778 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 28.2% of income — a moderate share, just under a third. If you're renting rather than buying, that is the figure that matters when judging how expensive it feels.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Brookfield a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months Brookfield's median house value rose 2.5%, a modest increase, while house rents fell 2.1%, a moderate decline. Put simply, prices edged up slightly over the year while the rent a house commands moved lower.

If you are weighing Brookfield as an investment, the 2.5% value rise is the figure that relates to capital growth, and the 2.1% rent fall is the figure that relates to rental income. Which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	2.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	26	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$1065	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	-2.1%	N/A

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