Chevallum State School
Chevallum, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Chevallum is an affluent, family-oriented rural locality with a median weekly household income of $2,016, notably higher than the Queensland average. The median age is 45, and the area has 138 families with an average of 1.9 children per family, indicating a mature, family-focused demographic. citation:2021 Chevallum, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics citation:Chevallum, Queensland - Wikipedia
Most common foreign country of birth
Specific country-of-birth data for Chevallum was not fully available in the provided sources. However, the population is predominantly Australian-born, with 93.1% of residents identifying as Non-Indigenous and only 3.2% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, suggesting a largely locally-born community. citation:2021 Chevallum, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics
Working-parent support
Chevallum State School operates the Chevallum State School Wonderful Outside School Hours (Woosh) Care Service, located on-site at 460 Chevallum Road. The service provides Before School Care from 6:30–8:30 am and After School Care from 2:45–6:00 pm on school days, plus Vacation Care from 6:30 am–6:00 pm during holidays, with approved places for 90 children. citation:Chevallum State School Wonderful Outside School Hours (Woosh) Care Service | ACECQA citation:Out of School Hours Care | Chevallum State School
School culture
Chevallum State School is known for its multi-age philosophy and practices, attracting families from across the Sunshine Coast, and operates a kitchen garden program as part of its curriculum. The school also has an active choir, with resources about their involvement in Australia's new music scene. citation:Institution Category: Primary Schools - Study Sunshine Coast citation:Chevallum State School choir : Australian Music Centre citation:Chevallum State School
Suburb vibe and groceries
Chevallum is a peaceful, rural community where the school serves as the only community building, fostering a close-knit, safe atmosphere with friendly neighbours. Specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets within Chevallum itself are not listed in available sources, but nearby IGA supermarkets and delivery options via Menulog serve the 4555 postcode area. citation:Chevallum State School citation:IGA Supermarkets | Independent Grocers of Australia citation:Food delivery, groceries and takeaways in Chevallum 4555 | Menulog
Weeknight dining
Specific sit-down restaurants within Chevallum itself are not detailed in available sources, but the suburb and surrounding 4555 area offer takeaway and delivery options including Pizza, Chinese, and Indian cuisine through services like Menulog. For a broader family dining experience, nearby towns such as Palmwoods and Woombye, which border Chevallum, provide additional casual dining choices. citation:Food delivery, groceries and takeaways in Chevallum 4555 | Menulog citation:Chevallum, Queensland - Wikipedia
Tuition and enrichment
Ezy Math Tutoring provides private in-home maths tutoring in Chevallum and nearby suburbs, with 8–9 qualified tutors available for home tuition. No other named local tutoring centres were identified within Chevallum itself, but online platforms and private tutors serving the broader Sunshine Coast region are accessible. citation:8 Maths Tutors in Chevallum | Ezy Math Tutoring
Commute
Chevallum is located approximately 95.6 km north of Brisbane, with the nearest major train service being the Nambour / Gympie North line operated by Queensland Rail as part of the Translink network. The typical commute to Brisbane Central Station involves driving to Nambour station and taking the train, with an estimated total travel time of roughly 1.5 to 2 hours depending on connections. citation:Translink citation:Chevallum, Queensland - Wikipedia
Sources
- 2021 Chevallum, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Chevallum, Queensland - Wikipedia
- Chevallum State School Wonderful Outside School Hours (Woosh) Care Service | ACECQA
- Out of School Hours Care | Chevallum State School
- Institution Category: Primary Schools - Study Sunshine Coast
- Chevallum State School choir : Australian Music Centre
- Chevallum State School
- IGA Supermarkets | Independent Grocers of Australia
- Food delivery, groceries and takeaways in Chevallum 4555 | Menulog
- 8 Maths Tutors in Chevallum | Ezy Math Tutoring
- Translink
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