Wondall Heights State School

Manly West, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Manly West is a middle-to-upper-middle-income suburb. The 2021 Census recorded a median weekly household income of $2,039, notably higher than the Queensland median of $1,675, with a median age of 41 and 3,593 families. The workforce is predominantly professional and white-collar, reflecting a well-established bayside community rather than an affluent or working-class area. Source: 2021 Manly West QuickStats

Most common foreign country of birth

The 2021 Census lists England as the most common overseas birthplace, alongside New Zealand and South Africa, but does not provide a specific percentage in the available summary. No single ethnic group dominates; the suburb records only 2.6% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander residents, while the majority (94.6%) identify as non-Indigenous. Specific country-of-birth percentages are not detailed in the available ABS QuickStats extract, so exact figures remain unclear. Source: 2021 Manly West QuickStats

Working-parent support (OSHC)

Wondall Outside School Hours Care operates on the Wondall Heights State School campus at 260 Wondall Road. Approved by ACECQA, it provides before-school care from 6:00–9:00 am and after-school care from 3:00–6:00 pm on school term weekdays, plus vacation care from 6:00 am–6:00 pm on weekdays during holidays. The service is run by the Wondall Heights State School P&C Association and holds a "Meeting NQS" rating. Source: ACECQA Service Listing

School extracurriculars

Specific named extracurricular offerings for Wondall Heights State School are not detailed in the available search results. No official clubs, sports, or music programs are listed in the provided sources. For accurate, current extracurricular information, families should contact the school directly or consult its official Queensland Department of Education website, as this data is not publicly indexed in the available snippets. [Source: Not found in available search results]

Suburb vibe and groceries

Manly West is a quiet, residential bayside suburb with a family-oriented, coastal charm. For groceries, the local IGA network operates in the broader Manly area, offering independent supermarket options with weekly specials, though specific Manly West IGA store details are not confirmed in available sources. Specialty ethnic grocers (e.g., Asian or Indian markets) are not individually identified in the search results for Manly West itself, though nearby Wynnum and Manly offer additional retail options. Source: IGA Supermarkets and AGFG Manly West Restaurants

Weekend dining

Family-friendly dining options in and near Manly West include **May's Thai Manly West** at 11 Burnett Street, offering Thai cuisine with pickup and delivery via DoorDash. Other local choices include **Manly House Chinese Takeaway** at Shop 5, 207 Preston Road, serving Chinese takeaway, and **Mayfair Turkish Kebab & Cuisine** at 19/11 Burnett Street, offering Turkish kebabs. These venues provide casual, affordable meals suited for families. Source: OzFoodHunter and DoorDash May's Thai

Tuition and enrichment

Ezy Math Tutoring lists 52 English tutors available in Manly West, offering in-home and online tutoring across subjects like Maths, English, and Science for Years 1–12, with a 100% good-fit guarantee. Additionally, a private maths tutor named Lincoln operates specifically in Manly West, providing focused Maths tutoring for individual students. Both services offer personalised, local academic support. Source: Ezy Math Tutoring and Manly West Maths Tutor

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Manly West is served by Translink's Cleveland railway line, with the nearest station at Manly, approximately 2 km from the suburb's centre. The train journey from Manly station to Central Station in the Brisbane CBD typically takes about 40–45 minutes, with services operated by Queensland Rail. All Translink fares are currently 50 cents, making the commute highly affordable, and buses along Manly Road also connect to the wider Translink network. Source: Translink and Rome2Rio

Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.