Kallangur State School

Kallangur, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Kallangur is a middle-to-working-class suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, with a median weekly household income of $1,456 (2021 census), which is below the Queensland average. The median age is 35, and the area has a high proportion of families, with 5,863 families and an average of 1.8 children per family, indicating a strong family-oriented demographic. The suburb is largely residential, with a mix of blue-collar and service-industry workers, and is located approximately 27 km north of the Brisbane CBD.

Most common foreign country of birth

Data from the 2021 ABS Census for Kallangur does not specify the top overseas country of birth in the search results provided, though the suburb has a notable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population (5.0%). Non-Indigenous residents make up 90.5% of the population, but the specific leading country of birth beyond Australia is not available in the provided census snippet. No further breakdown of overseas birthplaces was found in the supplied sources.

Working-parent support

Kallangur State School offers Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) operating from a large purpose-built building on the school grounds, catering for over 100 children. The service is called Klub Kallangur Outside School Hours Care, and it provides both before and after school care, though specific session times are not listed in the sources. For detailed hours and fees, parents would need to contact the provider directly via the school's website.

School culture

Kallangur State School runs a Robotics Club for students in Years 3–6, where participants learn coding, robot building, and problem-solving. The school also offers a range of sports teams and music activities, though specific named sports or music ensembles are not detailed in the provided sources. These extracurriculars reflect a focus on STEM, physical activity, and creative development as part of the school's culture.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Kallangur has a practical, suburban feel with Anzac Avenue as the main thoroughfare, lined with local shops and services. For groceries, the suburb has several supermarkets, but the search results highlight a multicultural food scene, including Indian and Asian eateries. A specific specialty ethnic grocer is not named, but nearby options like Indian Flavor Restaurant and various Asian takeaways suggest access to international ingredients within the local area.

Weeknight dining

Thai This For Food, located at 1409 Anzac Avenue, is a well-reviewed casual Thai restaurant offering takeaway dishes like Pad Thai, with lunch specials noted. Another option is Indian Flavor Restaurant at 1401 Anzac Ave, serving a range of Indian cuisine for dine-in or takeout. For fast food, there is a McDonald's Family Restaurant at the corner of Anzac Avenue and Duffield Road, suitable for families seeking a quick, kid-friendly meal.

Tuition and enrichment

A private English tutor named Sophia operates in Kallangur, offering tutoring in English, Maths, and PDHPE, as listed on Ezy Math Tutoring. However, a dedicated local tutoring centre (e.g., a branded learning centre) is not named in the provided search results. Parents would need to explore options in nearby suburbs like Mango Hill or Dakabin for additional enrichment services, as no specific centre in Kallangur is identified.

Commute

Kallangur is served by the Kallangur railway station on the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line, part of the Queensland Rail City network, coordinated by Translink. The station provides direct train services to Brisbane CBD, with the journey to Central Station taking approximately 40–50 minutes, depending on connections. There is also a Kallangur station locality map on the Translink website for detailed access and interchange information.

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