Cleveland State School
Cleveland, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Cleveland is a middle-to-upper income suburb within Redland City, with a mix of white-collar professionals and tradespeople. The median weekly household income in Cleveland is $1,649, and the median age is 43 years, indicating a mature, family-oriented population citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile. The suburb features a blend of established families and older couples, with a significant proportion of owner-occupied homes.
Most common foreign country of birth
Cleveland is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 76.1% of residents born in Australia. The most common foreign country of birth is England (New Zealand), at 5.9% of the population citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile. This reflects a highly Anglo-centric demographic with limited recent overseas migration.
Working-parent support
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) at Cleveland State School is provided by the school's P&C Association. The service operates from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for before-school care and from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM for after-school care citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile. Vacation care is also available during school holidays.
School culture
Cleveland State School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including the "Chess Club," "Choir," and "Music Program" (bands and instrumental lessons) citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile. The school also runs a "Sports Program" with inter-school competitions in sports like netball and rugby. These activities foster a well-rounded, community-focused environment.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Cleveland has a relaxed, coastal vibe with strong family amenities, including the Raby Bay Harbour and Cleveland Point parklands. For groceries, families can shop at the Cleveland Central shopping centre, which features a Woolworths and Coles supermarkets. Specialty grocers include "Harris Farm Markets" (fresh produce) and "Aldi" at Cleveland Central, along with multiple Asian grocers like "Cleveland Asian Grocery" on Bloomfield Street citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile.
Weeknight dining
For casual family dining, "The Garden Restaurant" offers Australian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood and outdoor seating. "Siam Thai Restaurant" on Middle Street provides affordable Thai meals, and "Cleveland Pizza & Pasta" on Shore Street serves classic Italian options. All are within a 5-minute drive of the school citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile.
Tuition and enrichment
Two specific tutoring centres in Cleveland are "Kip McGrath Education Centre" on Middle Street, offering English and maths tutoring, and "NumberWorks'nWords" on Bloomfield Street, focusing on literacy and numeracy skills. Both are local and serve primary-aged students citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile.
Commute
The most direct commute to Brisbane CBD is via the Cleveland railway line on the Queensland Rail network. The journey from Cleveland Station to Central Station takes approximately 50-55 minutes citation:PropertyMash Suburb Profile. Alternatively, bus route 250 runs from Cleveland to the Brisbane CBD, taking about 60-70 minutes.
Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.