Upper Brookfield QLD, 4069
Upper Brookfield Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Is Upper Brookfield, QLD 4069 your dream location? It's wise to discover whether it fits your budget and lifestlye. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Upper Brookfield house prices, demographics & market trends so we can equip you in making the best decision on your potential move to the suburb.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Upper Brookfield, continue reading for a brief history lesson to learn more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Upper Brookfield is a rural suburb located 16 kilometres west of the Brisbane Central Business District in the City of Brisbane, Queensland. As of the 2016 census, it had a population of 785 people. Its neighbouring localities are Enoggera Reservoir in the north, Lake Manchester in the west, Kholo in the south, and Brookfield in the east.
Living in Upper Brookfield Upper Brookfield State School is the only primary school located in the suburb. Several secondary schools such as Kenmore State High School, The Gap State High School, Ferny Grove State High School and Centenary State High School are accessible in Upper Brookfield's neighbouring suburbs.
Upper Brookfield has a Community Hall and a Methodist Church. It is minutes away from Brookfield General Store and shopping centres, restaurants and cafes in Kenmore.
The Gold Creek Reservoir in Upper Brookfield is accessible year-round for various activities such as hiking, bird watching, walking, and jogging. It was listed as a heritage site in January 2004.
History of Upper Brookfield Marketed by W.R. Moon as a "virgin scrub" fit for growing vegetables, pineapples, and bananas, 23 fruit farm blocks of land went for sale in 1914 - dubbed as the Brookfield Fruit Farms Estate. Two years later, the Upper Brookfield State School was first opened.
The locality was previously named Brookfield after its neighbouring suburb. It was not until 1975 that it was officially named Upper Brookfield.
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