Payne Road State School

The Gap is an established, affluent residential suburb located approximately 10 km north-west of Brisbane's CBD, with a population of 17,318 at the 2021 Census. It is primarily a middle-to-upper income, family-oriented area with a mix of blue- and white-collar workers, though specific median household income figures were not available in the provided sources. The suburb is known for its leafy, hillside setting and large family homes. Source: Wikipedia – The Gap, Queensland

The provided sources do not contain specific country-of-birth data for The Gap. However, based on broader Australian Census patterns for similar Brisbane suburbs, the population is predominantly Australian-born, with a significant proportion of residents born in England and New Zealand. Specific percentages for The Gap were not available in the provided materials. Source: ABS Census

Specific Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider details for Payne Road State School were not found in the provided sources. Families are advised to contact the school directly at (07) 3511 3111 to inquire about before- and after-school care arrangements, as these are typically operated by external providers or the school's P&C association. Source: Good Schools Guide – Payne Road State School

Payne Road State School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including **tennis** — the school has 2 public tennis courts available for community use, and **Taekwondo** classes operated by Bai Rui Taekwon-Do are held at the school grounds. These activities complement the school's academic programs, which are assessed through NAPLAN testing in Years 3 and 5. Source: Tennis Round | Source: ActiveActivities

The Gap is a family-friendly suburb with access to local shopping centres including The Gap Village Shopping Centre and The Gap Marketplace, which feature major supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles. While specific specialty or ethnic grocers were not identified in the provided sources, residents can access a range of fresh produce and gourmet options at these centres, with broader Asian grocery options available in nearby suburbs such as Ashgrove or Indooroopilly. Source: Wikipedia – The Gap, Queensland | Source: Queensland Places

Specific family-friendly restaurants within The Gap were not identified in the provided sources. However, the suburb's local shopping centres contain casual dining options, and nearby suburbs such as Ashgrove (approximately 5 minutes away) offer a wider variety of family-friendly restaurants, including pizzerias, Thai restaurants and modern Australian cafes. Families can also explore takeaway options within The Gap's main retail precincts. Source: Tripadvisor – The Gap

**KIS Academics** offers personalised in-person and online tutoring services across Australia, covering Years 5-12 in various subjects, and can connect families in The Gap with local tutors. Additionally, **Bai Rui Taekwon-Do** at Payne Road State School provides structured enrichment activities for children, offering both physical development and discipline training outside of school hours. Source: KIS Academics | Source: ActiveActivities

The Gap is serviced by Translink-coordinated public transport, with the nearest train station being **Ferny Grove Station** on the **Ferny Grove line** (approximately 10 minutes by car or bus from The Gap). From Ferny Grove, trains run regularly to **Central Station** in the Brisbane CBD, with a typical journey time of approximately **30–35 minutes**. Alternatively, frequent Translink bus services (routes 380, 381, 385) run directly from The Gap to the CBD via the Inner Northern Busway, taking approximately 25–30 minutes during peak times. Source: Translink | Source: Wikipedia – Transport in Brisbane