Springwood Road State School
Rochedale South, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Rochedale South is a mid-sized outer southern suburb of Brisbane with a population of 7,633, and its median weekly household income in the 2021 Census was $1,675, which is consistent with a middle-income, family-oriented area. The suburb has a mix of family households, with an average of 2.5 people per household across the broader Queensland data, though specific income or occupation breakdowns for Rochedale South are not available in the provided sources. citation:1, citation:2
Most common foreign country of birth
Specific country-of-birth data for Rochedale South is not provided in the sources. However, at the Queensland state level, the most common overseas countries of birth include England, India, China, New Zealand, and the Philippines, with 27.9% of people in the nearby Logan City area born overseas. citation:1, citation:2
Working-parent support
Springwood Road State School runs its own Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program, with after-school care operating between 2:30pm and 6:00pm each school day, staffed by 8 supervisors. The service also offers before-school care and vacation care, located in a dedicated building near the preschool on Narelle Crescent; fees for before-school care are listed at $17.50 per session. citation:1, citation:2
School culture and extracurriculars
Specific extracurricular clubs at Springwood Road State School are not listed in the provided sources. The neighbouring Rochedale suburb has a long-established Rochedale Scout Group (formed 1956), and Rochedale State High School emphasises digital learning and technology across its curriculum, which may indicate similar priorities within the local school community. citation:1, citation:2
Suburb vibe and groceries
Rochedale South is a residential, family-oriented suburb with convenient access to the nearby Rochedale commercial area on Underwood Road. Specific grocery stores within Rochedale South are not named in the sources, but the IGA supermarket chain operates across Queensland, and the suburb sits close to larger shopping centres in neighbouring Springwood and Underwood for weekly shopping needs. citation:1, citation:2
Weeknight dining
Several casual family-friendly dining options are available along Underwood Road and Parfrey Road in Rochedale South, including Wong Wong's Kitchen (Chinese takeaway), Flying Pepper (café cuisine with alfresco dining and BYO), and Crust Pizza for Italian/pizza takeaway. Natsumi Sushi and Gathering Spot Cafe also operate nearby for quick Japanese or café-style evening meals. citation:1, citation:2, citation:3
Tuition and enrichment
RF Tutoring offers affordable in-home and online English and Math tutoring specifically for Rochedale families, with tutors based in South Brisbane. Private tutors are also available through services like EzyMath Tutoring (e.g., Adam, an English tutor serving Rochedale South and Underwood) and HighSchoolTutors.com.au. citation:1, citation:2
Commute
Rochedale South is located approximately 18.9 km south-east of the Brisbane CBD, with the South East Busway running nearby, offering regular Translink bus services into the city. The nearest Queensland Rail station is not specified in the sources, but typical bus commuting time from Rochedale South to Central Station in the Brisbane CBD is estimated at 35–45 minutes during peak times, depending on traffic and service connections. citation:1
Sources
- Springwood Road State School - Out of school hours care
- CareforKids - Springwood Road State School OSHC
- Toddle - Springwood Road State School OSHC fees
- Rochedale, Queensland - Wikipedia
- 2021 Queensland Census QuickStats - ABS
- City of Logan - Birthplace profile
- RF Tutoring - Rochedale Tutoring
- EzyMath Tutoring - Adam's profile
- Flying Pepper - AGFG listing
- Wong Wong's Kitchen - OZFoodHunter
- zMenu - Rochedale South online menus
- IGA Supermarkets
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.