Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Helensburgh, NSW
Suburb socio-economic profile
Helensburgh is a middle-to-upper-income, family-oriented suburb. The median weekly household income is $2,490, and the median age is 38, with a notable share of children (over 22% are aged 0–14 years) citation:ABS QuickStats. The high average of 2.2 motor vehicles per dwelling and a median monthly mortgage of $2,500 suggest a car-dependent, largely white-collar commuter base, though the source does not break down occupation categories explicitly citation:ABS QuickStats.
Most common foreign country of birth
Helensburgh is overwhelmingly Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with only 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home citation:AreaSearch. The dominant overseas-born country is not specified in the available sources, but the small non-English-speaking share indicates a very low proportion of residents born in any single foreign country.
Working-parent support (OSHC)
The availability and provider of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School are not found in the provided search results. No information on before- or after-school care hours is available from the sources supplied.
School culture (extracurriculars)
Specific named extracurricular activities offered at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School were not found in the provided search results. The available data does not list any particular clubs, sports, or programs at this school.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Helensburgh has a relaxed, village-like atmosphere close to national park and coastline, but the provided sources do not name any specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets or grocers in or near Helensburgh. No grocery store details were found in the search context.
Weeknight dining
Phu Thai Takeaway (Asian, Thai) and Helensburgh Charcoal Chickens (fast food) are both highly rated, casual options within 0.1 km of the town centre citation:Restaurants Near Red Nectar. Kam Tim Restaurant (Chinese) is another family-friendly takeaway/dine-in option nearby citation:Restaurants Near Red Nectar.
Tuition and enrichment
Helensburgh Tutoring Centre is a local provider at 2/6 Stuart St, Helensburgh, open Monday–Friday (except Saturday/Sunday), reachable at +61 421 997 071 citation:Helensburgh Tutoring Centre - Firmania. Kip McGrath Education Centres, located at 5/1008 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine, is a nearby alternative roughly 20 minutes away citation:Helensburgh Tutoring Centre - Firmania.
Commute
Helensburgh station is on the South Coast Line of Sydney Trains citation:Transport for NSW Stop. The line runs south from Central Station through Helensburgh, with typical travel time to Sydney CBD approximately 70–80 minutes, though the exact single-trip duration is not explicitly stated in the provided sources; a reference notes the South Coast Line reaches Kiama in about 2 hours 14 minutes from Central, with Helensburgh being closer citation:10 iconic day trips from Sydney by train.
Sources
- 2021 Helensburgh, Census All persons QuickStats (ABS)
- Helensburgh – SA2 107041147 (AreaSearch)
- THE 10 BEST Restaurants Near Red Nectar, Helensburgh (Tripadvisor)
- Helensburgh Tutoring Centre - Tutoring Services (Firmania)
- Helensburgh Station (Transport for NSW)
- 10 iconic day trips from Sydney by train (Weekending)
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.