Currimundi State School

Currimundi, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Currimundi is a coastal suburb of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, with a median age of 45 and a median weekly household income of $1,467 (2021 ABS census). It is a predominantly residential, middle-income area with a mix of families and older residents (6,570 people, 1,847 families). The suburb is known for its beach, lake, and conservation park, which contributes to a relaxed, family-friendly vibe.

Country of birth

The most common country of birth for Currimundi residents is not specified in the available 2021 ABS QuickStats snippet. Based on the demographic profile (94.1% non-Indigenous, median age 45), it is likely predominantly Australian-born, but precise foreign-born figures (e.g., England, New Zealand) are not found in the provided sources.

Out-of-School Hours Care (OSHC)

Specific OSHC provider details and operating hours for Currimundi State School are not listed in the provided sources (official school pages and Queensland Education management plan snippet do not mention OSHC). As a Queensland state primary school, OSHC is typically offered either through the school or a third-party provider, but the specific name and times could not be verified from the provided search results.

School culture / extracurricular activities

Currimundi State School's official website highlights "Excellence programs, Extra-curricular, Camps and excursions, Sports." The school motto is 'Riding the Waves to Success', reflecting its coastal location and team spirit. Named extracurricular offerings from the source include **Sports**, **Camps**, and **Excursions** (though specific clubs like chess or music are not named in the snippets). The school is a Prep to Year 6 government school with an enrolment capacity of 736 students.

Local amenities & groceries

The main shopping area is **Currimundi Markets**, a local shopping centre. For general groceries, it's reasonable to assume a supermarket (e.g., Coles/Woolies) is present there, but the provided sources do not name specific supermarkets or specialty/ethnic grocery stores. The suburb also offers outdoor family amenities including Currimundi Lake, Currimundi Beach (patrolled by Surf Life Saving Australia), and the Kathleen McArthur Conservation Park.

Dining options

No specific restaurants or dining venues in Currimundi were identified in the provided search results (the "Dining" search returned irrelevant results). For family-friendly dining, residents typically rely on nearby Caloundra or Kawana, but no named local eateries are available to list from the given sources.

Tutoring & enrichment

No specific tutoring or enrichment centres located within Currimundi itself were found in the provided sources. Nearby options (e.g., in Caloundra or Kawana) may exist, but they are not named in the given snippets.

Commute to Brisbane

Currimundi is approximately 90.2 km north-northeast of Brisbane (via Nicklin Way and the Bruce Highway). There is no direct train line through the suburb; residents use Translink bus services (e.g., routes connecting to the Sunshine Coast) to reach nearby rail stations like **Landsborough** or **Beerwah**. From there, Queensland Rail's **Nambour/Gympie North line (T1)** runs to Brisbane Central. Using public transport, the estimated travel time is around **90–120 minutes** (bus + train), while driving takes roughly **75–90 minutes** depending on traffic.

Sources

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Currimundi,_Queensland
  • https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL30773
  • https://currimundiss.eq.edu.au/ (via snippet)
  • https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/enrolment/management-plans/currimundi-state-school
  • https://www.schoolmykids.com/school/currimundi-state-school-currimundi-sunshine-coast-regional-queensland-australia-s10019068
  • https://translink.com.au/ (for commute info)

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