Jimboomba State School

Jimboomba, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Jimboomba is a middle-income, family-oriented suburb within Logan City. The 2021 Census recorded a median weekly household income of $2,127, which is close to the Queensland average, and a median age of 37, indicating a mature family demographic. The area is predominantly residential with a high rate of family households, averaging 3.1 people per household. [citation:1][citation:2]

Most common foreign country of birth

Data specifically for Jimboomba shows that the majority of residents were born in Australia, with the QuickStats profile indicating the suburb is not overwhelmingly diverse compared to state averages. While the exact percentage for Jimboomba is not listed in the provided context, Logan City as a whole had 27.9% of people born overseas in 2021. Most foreign-born residents in the broader region come from English-speaking countries, but specific birthplace data for Jimboomba is not fully detailed in the search results. [citation:3][citation:4]

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) availability

Jimboomba State School offers Out of School Hours Care as part of its facilities. The specific provider and operational hours are not listed in the provided school website excerpts, but the school's support and resources page confirms the service exists. For exact hours and booking details, families would need to contact the school directly. [citation:5][citation:6]

School culture – named extracurriculars

Jimboomba State School offers a **Swimming Club** and **Instrumental Music** as part of its extra-curricular program. The school also runs a **Breakfast Club** and various lunchtime and friendship programs through its Chaplain. These activities are explicitly named on the school's curriculum and support pages. [citation:7][citation:8]

Suburb vibe and groceries

Jimboomba has a suburban, community-focused vibe with an almost entirely residential land use as of 2021, though it retains a rural history. For groceries, there is an **ALDI** supermarket located at 1 Bushman Drive in Jimboomba, and local residents can also access larger chains like Coles and Woolworths via delivery services common in the area. Specific ethnic specialty grocers were not identified in the provided search results, but the ALDI location confirms a mainstream local supermarket presence. [citation:9][citation:10]

Weeknight dining – named options

Jimboomba offers several casual family-friendly takeaway options for weeknight meals. **Jimmy's Rockin' Diner** is a dedicated pizza takeaway in Jimboomba, while **Thai On Jimboomba** (located at 4/133 Brisbane St) provides Thai cuisine. Additionally, **Domino's Pizza Flagstone** is situated at the corner of Homestead Drive and Wild Mint Drive in Jimboomba for a quick delivery option. [citation:11][citation:12][citation:13]

Tuition and enrichment – named centres

Specific tutoring centres within Jimboomba were not listed in the provided search results. However, the **Hills Montessori Early Learning Centre** is located at 105-111 Johanna Street in Jimboomba, offering early childhood education rather than academic tutoring. For families seeking enrichment, online platforms like Khan Academy's Khanmigo are available, but a local, named tutoring centre was not found in the context. [citation:14]

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Jimboomba is not directly serviced by a train station, as it is located 48.7 km south of Brisbane CBD. Commuters typically use buses operated by the **Translink** public transport network, with nearby train connections available at stations like Loganlea or Beenleigh on the **Queensland Rail** City network. Driving takes approximately 50-60 minutes, while public transport via bus to a connecting train station would typically take around 70-90 minutes to reach **Central Station** in the Brisbane CBD. [citation:15][citation:16]

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