Eagleby South State School
Eagleby, QLD
Suburb vibe & socio-economics
Eagleby is a family-oriented, working-class suburb in Logan City with a Microburbs affluence score of just 1/10, but a family score of 7/10 and a safety score of 10/10 (based on crime data). The 2021 median weekly household income was $1,083—below the Queensland average. Roughly one-quarter of households are couples with children, and it has an older profile than the state average, with many retirees. It has convenient access to the Pacific Motorway, and the local community scores well for neighbourhood safety and liveability. [Source: https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL30915] [Source: https://www.microburbs.com.au/Qld/City-of-Logan/Eagleby]
Country of birth
In the 2021 Census, 65.5% of Eagleby residents were born in Australia, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 6.1% of the population. Of those born overseas, the largest groups include those from England, New Zealand, and other Pacific or Asian countries, though detailed country-of-birth figures for Eagleby specifically show a predominantly Australian-born population. [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagleby,_Queensland] [Source: https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL30915]
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Eagleby South State School provides before and after school care through **PCYC Beenleigh-Eagleby School Age Care**, which is listed on the ACECQA national register as an approved service offering after-school care. Families should contact PCYC Beenleigh directly to confirm current operating hours and vacation care availability, as specific hours are not published in the available sources. [Source: https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers/services/pcyc-beenleigh-eagleby-school-age-care]
School culture & extracurriculars
The available sources do not contain specific information about extracurricular activities at Eagleby South State School. The school has been operating since 1978, and is part of Queensland's state school system, which typically offers a range of sporting, arts, and academic programs, but this cannot be confirmed from the provided material. Check the school's official website or contact the office for a current activities list. *(No dedicated source found in provided results.)*
Local shops & amenities
Eagleby Plaza, which opened in 1989, provides the suburb's main retail hub with a supermarket and about 21 other shops. For further retail and services, the neighbouring suburb of Beenleigh offers a wider commercial precinct. Eagleby also has a fire station, parkland, and riverfront areas along the Logan and Albert rivers. Specific specialty or ethnic grocers are not identified in the available sources, but the adjacent Logan Hyperdome (in Loganholme) is a short drive away and offers major supermarkets and fresh food retailers. [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagleby,_Queensland]
Family dining options
The provided sources do not include any specific restaurants or cafés located in Eagleby itself. Given its location as a residential suburb, families typically dine in nearby Beenleigh or Loganholme – both of which have a range of casual eateries, takeaway outlets, and the Logan Hyperdome dining precinct. For accurate, current options, check Google Maps or local food directories near the school postcode (QLD 4207). *(No direct source provided in results.)*
Tutoring & enrichment
The sources provided do not list any tutoring centres within Eagleby itself. Nearby Beenleigh and Loganholme offer several private tutoring options (such as Kumon, NumberWorks'nWords, and local independent tutors), and the Eagleby Learning Centre (opened 1992) and PCYC Beenleigh-Eagleby also provide community-based programs and support services for local families. Families should contact these community organisations directly for current offerings. [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagleby,_Queensland]
Commute to Brisbane & transport
Eagleby is located approximately 32 km south-east of the Brisbane CBD, and about 15 km from Logan Central. The suburb is bordered by the Pacific Motorway (M1), giving residents direct access to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Loganholme via car. Although the provided sources do not specify bus routes or the nearest train station, the neighbouring suburb of Beenleigh is served by the Beenleigh train line (Queensland Rail), and Translink bus services run through the local area. Driving to the Brisbane CBD typically takes 30–45 minutes in normal traffic, depending on the time of day. [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagleby,_Queensland]
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Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.