Brookfield, Queensland

Brookfield Brisbane, Queensland
Brookfield Road, 2012
Population	3,702 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	4069
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Pullenvale Ward)
State electorate(s)	Moggill
Federal Division(s)	Ryan
Suburbs around Brookfield: Upper Brookfield Enoggera Reservoir The Gap Brookfield Mount Coot-tha Pullenvale Pinjarra Hills Kenmore

Brookfield is a suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the west of the Brisbane CBD. Brookfield was named by Mrs J. S. Brimblecombe due to the creeks and gullies in the area.

Brookfield is a semi-rural suburb consisting primarily of acreage properties. Although there are a small number of farms, the vast majority of property is residential. Moggill Road passes through the southernmost tip of the suburb and Moggill Creek marks part of the suburb's eastern boundary. North of Brookfield are the forested hills and mountains in D'Aguilar National Park.

Brisbane was occupied by the Jagera and Turrbal Aboriginal groups. Development in the Brookfield area began in 1869, when the area was opened for logging and farming. Brookfield State School was opened in 1874 and Brookfield Post Office opened on 12 August 1876.

Brookfield has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Brookfield Cemetery was opened in 1882. The town hall was moved from Darra to Brookfield in 1931. Every year the Brookfield Show is held over three days. The first Brookfield Show was held in 1910. The 2006 Brookfield show attracted almost 22,000 visitors. A formal ball is held annually in Brookfield. The 2005 Show Ball had 550 attendees, 2006, 2007 and 2008 attracted 800 people.

Brookfield State School is a primary school located in the suburb. It teaches years 1–6 (with a preschool) and has an enrolment of about 550 pupils. Other neighbouring primary schools are: Kenmore State School, Our Lady of The Rosary School, Kenmore South State School and Upper Brookfield State School. The closest senior school is Kenmore State High School.