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Brookfield

Postcode: 4069 | Distance to CBD: 13 km

Welcome to Brookfield

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A quiet, semi-rural suburb in Brisbane's west, Brookfield features mainly large homes on acreage properties and some farms.

Brookfield has an interesting history including timber, gold mining and dairy farms.

The Brookfield Show with its beginnings in 1906 is a highlight event each year.

Brookfield and surrounding suburbs are great for a weekend country drive and outdoor activities without having to travel too far from the city.

Statistics

Brookfield is roughly 13km from Brisbane’s CBD. Over 66% of households in this area are comprised of couples with children and a further 26% are couples without children. Stand alone house account for over 93% of all dwellings in this area, and units account for a further 5%. This is a very green, leafy suburb with large homes built on acreage blocks.

The median house price in Brookfield in 2006 was $639,500.

Local Events

Find out about events planned in and around this suburb. You can list your own events in our Brisbane-wide events calendar for free.

Eating and drinking
There are plenty of great dining options in and around Brookfield. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away, pub or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping
Brookfield Shopping Centre on Brookfield Road, Kenmore Village Shopping Centre and The Gap Village are all close by and have your shopping needs covered.
Education
If you're looking for playgroups, childcare, kindergartens or schools in this area, you'll find them here.
Leisure
Check out this section for things to do in your spare time. There's sport, leisure activities, local events and more.

Miriam says: It's a rural setting still close to the city and there's a large variety of wildlife in the area to look out for. Great place to come face to face with nature.

More Brookfield information

REIQ Profile

Take a look at REIQ's real estate profile. You can find suburb statistics, get a feel for its "character" and check out the median house prices and rents.

History

Learn about the Aboriginal history, urban development, notable residents and landmarks of the area.

Pocket Neighbourhood Guide

Your neighbourhood at a glance. Discover the secrets of the local area... as well as what makes it special.

Brookfield tales

Brookfield photos

Community links

Here's where to find important community services in this part of Brisbane.

 
Real Estate values for Brookfield
Median house price
$730,000
3-bedroom house rental price
$380/week
2-bedroom unit rental price
no data available
Median house price for June 2008 supplied by The Real Estate Institute of Qld
Rental price for September 2008 supplied by Residential Tenancies Authority
 
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