Caboolture State School
Caboolture, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Caboolture is a working-class, affordable outer suburb of Brisbane, positioned as a "middle ground" between the city and the Sunshine Coast. Specific median household income and median age figures for Caboolture are not provided in the available sources, though the area is characterized by a mix of older residential subdivisions and new urban development. The suburb is often described as affordable, with property values and demographic data accessible via sources like Domain and Realestate.com.au, but exact socio-economic metrics are not detailed in the search results.
Most common foreign country of birth
The most common overseas country of birth for Caboolture residents is not explicitly stated in the provided search snippets. While national data shows Philippines-born (293,892 people) and Sri Lanka-born (109,853 people) populations in Australia from the 2021 and 2016 Censuses respectively, these figures are for the whole country, not specifically for Caboolture. Detailed birthplace data for Caboolture specifically is not found in the available sources.
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Caboolture families have access to St Peter's Outside School Hours Care, operated by Catholic Early EdCare at 27 Margaret Street, Caboolture QLD 4510. The service offers before school care from 6:30am–8:30am, after school care from 2:45pm–6:30pm, and vacation care from 6:30am–6:30pm, with contact via 07 5495 8806 or cabooltureoshc@catholicearlyedcare.qld.edu.au. This service is located adjoining St Peter's Primary School, allowing convenient access through a connecting gate.
School culture
Caboolture State School offers students access to a range of sporting and cultural activities, including choir and instrumental music programs. The school also runs a student leadership program with student council representatives, sports leaders, and band leaders across its houses (Cawley, Border, and others). Camps and excursions form part of the school's extra-curricular offerings, along with religious instruction for participating families.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Caboolture is described as a "middle ground" between Brisbane's urban centre and the Sunshine Coast's beaches, offering a relaxed, family-oriented lifestyle with ongoing urban development. While specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets in Caboolture are not identified in the available sources, IGA Supermarkets operate across Queensland and are accessible in the area, with standard grocery options including major chains like Coles and Woolworths typically available in the region.
Weeknight dining
For casual family dining, Caboolture offers Dhamaka Indian Restaurant, which provides takeaway and delivery options and is well-reviewed on Tripadvisor. Thai Bamboo Restaurant is another family-friendly option serving Thai cuisine with a pleasant ambience for gatherings. Additionally, Yongs Asian Takeaway provides Chinese takeaway options in Caboolture, and Bellygood offers Thai takeaway in Caboolture South, both suitable for casual weeknight meals.
Tuition and enrichment
Specific tutoring centres within Caboolture itself are not identified in the provided search results. However, private tutoring services are available in nearby areas, with HighSchoolTutors.com.au listing tutors near Caboolture South, Morayfield, and North Lakes, offering personalised after-school and weekend support.
Commute
Caboolture is serviced by the Caboolture train line (T1) on the Queensland Rail City network, coordinated by Translink, with services to Brisbane CBD (Central Station). The journey to Brisbane's Central Station typically takes approximately 50 minutes by train, as Caboolture State High School is described as located "50 minutes north of Brisbane CBD." All Translink public transport fares in South East Queensland are currently 50 cents.
Sources
- St Peter's Outside School Hours Care - Catholic Early EdCare
- Our school - Caboolture State School
- Student leadership - Caboolture State School
- THE BEST 10 Take Away Food in Caboolture
- Dhamaka Indian Restaurant, Caboolture - Tripadvisor
- Yongs Asian Takeaway - Caboolture
- Bellygood - Caboolture, Order Online Takeaway
- Mia J.'s Tutor Profile - HighSchoolTutors.com.au
- Translink
- Transport in Brisbane - Wikipedia
- Suburb Profile: Caboolture - iBuildNew
- Caboolture State High School
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.