Oakleigh State School

Ashgrove, QLD

Socio-economic profile

Ashgrove is an affluent, well-educated inner-northwest suburb with a median weekly household income of $2,873, and 49.2% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The median age is 38, with a high proportion of families—56.5% of family households are couples with children, making it a family-oriented area. ABS QuickStats

Country of birth

Specific data on the most common country of birth for Ashgrove is not found in the provided sources; however, the broader Brisbane area has significant populations born in England, New Zealand, and China. Detailed Ashgrove-specific birthplace percentages are not available in the search results. ABS QuickStats

OSHC availability

Oakleigh State School offers Outside School Hours Care through **Helping Hands**, providing before and after school care plus vacation care. The service operates on the school site, with bookings made directly through the provider. Junior Adventures Group | Ashgrove State School OSHC

Extracurricular activities

Specific extracurricular offerings at Oakleigh State School are not detailed in the available sources. Nearby schools in Ashgrove, however, are known for strong music, sports, and academic programs, with institutions like Marist College Ashgrove (founded 1940) providing secondary options. Wikipedia

Groceries and local amenities

Ashgrove has several major supermarkets, including **Coles** at 17 Stewart Rd, **Woolworths** at 16 Ashgrove Ave, and **ALDI** at 30 Harry Street. A **Four Square** convenience store at 338 Waterworks Road offers local options. Specialty ethnic grocers are not explicitly listed in the search results. Local Business Guide | ALDI

Weeknight dining

Family-friendly takeaway and dine-in options include **50 Spices Indian Restaurant** (Indian, delivery/takeaway available) and **The Green Mango Thai Restaurant** (known for green curry and soft-shell crabs). **Old Salty's** offers takeaway and BYO dining, while **Milkbar Cafe** provides casual daytime meals. Viesearch | Restaurant Guru | Onlinedining

Tutoring and enrichment

**Ezymath Tutoring** provides private tutoring in Ashgrove and nearby Newmarket, with tutors like Roberto available. **Sparrow Early Learning** at 240 Waterworks Rd offers early childhood education, though formal enrichment centres (e.g., Kumon, music schools) are not explicitly listed in the provided sources. Ezymath Tutoring | Careforkids

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Ashgrove is located approximately 5.1 km northwest of the Brisbane GPO. Public transport is coordinated by **TransLink**, which operates frequent bus services along Waterworks Road and Ashgrove Avenue, with typical CBD travel times of 20–30 minutes by bus. The suburb is also a short drive from the CBD via Waterworks Road and Bowen Bridge Road. Wikipedia – Ashgrove | TransLink

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