St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Lake Munmorah, NSW
Suburb socio-economic profile
Lake Munmorah is a working-class to middle-income suburb rather than affluent. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the median weekly household income is $1,155, which sits below the NSW average, and the median age is 50, indicating a mature population. It comprises 1,477 families out of 2,409 private dwellings, with an average of 1.8 children per family, giving it a distinctly family-oriented yet older demographic mix. citation: 2021 Lake Munmorah, Census All persons QuickStats
Most common foreign country of birth
The specific dominant overseas country of birth and its percentage share were not found in the available search snippets. Based on the demographic profile, the suburb appears predominantly Australian-born, but the exact Australian-born percentage is not stated in these sources. citation: 2021 Lake Munmorah, Census All persons QuickStats
Working-parent support
St Brendan's Outside School Hours Care operates on the school grounds at 29A Carters Road, Lake Munmorah. It is an approved service (SE-00007676) offering Before School, After School, and Vacation Care programs. The specific daily opening and closing hours were not detailed in the provided snippets, but before- and after-school care is confirmed to be available. citation: St Brendan's Outside School Hours Care - ACECQA citation: St Brendan's Outside School Hours Care - StartingBlocks.gov.au
School culture
The school's Creative Arts program explicitly offers 'Dance, Drama and Performance' as a named extracurricular activity. While the school's extra-curricular pages mention sporting initiatives and academic opportunities, the specific names of these particular clubs or teams were not enumerated in the available snippets. Leadership opportunities (e.g., student leadership roles) are also highlighted as part of the school's structured activities. citation: Creative Arts - St Brendan's Catholic Primary School citation: Leadership Opportunities - St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Suburb vibe and groceries
Lake Munmorah has a quiet, seaside suburban feel with a mature demographic (median age 50) mixed with young families. Specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets or grocers in or near Lake Munmorah were not found in the provided search snippets, so no local retailers can be named from these sources. Residents typically shop at local neighbourhood centres, but no specific store names were available. citation: 2021 Lake Munmorah, Census All persons QuickStats
Weeknight dining
Specific casual, family-friendly takeaway or dining options in Lake Munmorah (by restaurant name and cuisine) were not found in the provided search snippets. Parents may need to consult local business directories or visit nearby towns for named dining venues, as none are listed in the available research context.
Tuition and enrichment
Specific named tutoring or enrichment centres in or near Lake Munmorah were not identified in the provided snippets. The Yellow Pages directory does list "Tuition Tutoring in Lake Munmorah, NSW 2259," but no individual business names were included in the search results. citation: Tuition Tutoring in Lake Munmorah, NSW 2259 - Yellow Pages®
Commute
To reach Sydney CBD, families take the Central Coast & Newcastle Line (Ccn) from Wyee Station – a train from Wyee to Epping Station takes approximately 2 hours 31 minutes, while a train from Wyong Station to Central Station takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. Alternatively, a bus from Doyalson North to Central Station takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. There is no direct train from Lake Munmorah station, so travellers must first drive or bus to Wyee or Wyong to catch the train. citation: Lake Munmorah to Sydney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car
Sources
- 2021 Lake Munmorah, Census All persons QuickStats
- St Brendan's Outside School Hours Care - ACECQA
- St Brendan's Outside School Hours Care - StartingBlocks.gov.au
- Creative Arts - St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
- Leadership Opportunities - St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
- Tuition Tutoring in Lake Munmorah, NSW 2259 - Yellow Pages®
- Lake Munmorah to Sydney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car - Rome2Rio
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