Queensland location profile
Upper Brookfield QLD 4069
Upper Brookfield is a quiet, rural-residential valley in Brisbane’s west, known for acreage properties, creeks and bushland. It appeals to families and nature lovers seeking a secluded, semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of Kenmore and the city.
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Why families consider Upper Brookfield
Predominantly owner-occupied acreage homes with established families and professionals; strong equestrian, gardening and outdoors culture; community-oriented with a country feel and low-density living.
Amenities & services
- Kenmore Village Shopping Centre
- Kenmore Plaza
- Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
- Brookfield General Store & Cafe
- Kenmore Family Medical Practice
- Kenmore Village Medical
- Restaurants and cafes in Kenmore and Brookfield
- Kenmore Library (Kenmore Village, Brookfield Rd, Kenmore)
- Indooroopilly Library (Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Indooroopilly)
Transport & connectivity
- No train station in the suburb; nearest: Indooroopilly and Taringa stations
- Limited local bus coverage; closest regular services run along Moggill Rd via Kenmore to the CBD
- Upper Brookfield Rd, Brookfield Rd and Gold Creek Rd connecting to Moggill Rd
- Access to Western Freeway/Centenary Motorway (M5) via Moggill Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Gold Creek Reservoir walking trails and birdwatching
- Brookfield Showground (events, markets, pony club)
- Equestrian facilities and riding trails
- Nearby Mt Coot-tha Forest hiking and mountain biking
- Sports clubs and courts in Kenmore (tennis, rugby, swimming)
- Gold Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
- D’Aguilar National Park (South D’Aguilar section)
- Mt Coot-tha Forest
- Rafting Ground Reserve (Brookfield)
- Moggill Creek catchment riparian corridors
Education context
Very limited within Upper Brookfield; options mainly in Brookfield and Kenmore with a mix of long day care, kindergartens and family day care; waitlists can apply.
- The University of Queensland (St Lucia campus)
- Queensland University of Technology (Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses)