Caboolture East State School
Caboolture, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Caboolture is a working-to-middle-class suburb with a mix of blue-collar and white-collar workers, and a high proportion of families with children. The 2021 Census data for Caboolture is not directly provided in the search results, but the suburb is generally characterized as more affordable and family-oriented than Brisbane's inner suburbs. Median weekly household income for Caboolture is not available in the provided sources, though the broader Moreton Bay region typically sits below the Brisbane average.
Most common foreign country of birth
The 2021 Census QuickStats for Caboolture specifically are not provided in the search results. However, national data shows that the Philippines is a major country of birth for overseas-born Australians (293,892 people nationally in 2021, median age 41). For Caboolture specifically, the ABS data would be needed to confirm the dominant overseas birth country, but this is not available in the provided sources.
Working-parent support (OSHC)
Caboolture East State School's own OSHC provider is not named in the search results. However, St Peter's Outside School Hours Care (Catholic Early EdCare) operates nearby at 27 Margaret Street, Caboolture, offering before school care (6:30am–8:30am), after school care (2:45pm–6:30pm), and vacation care (6:30am–6:30pm). Contact: 07 5495 8806. Families should also check with the school directly for its on-site OSHC arrangement.
School culture (extracurriculars)
Specific extracurricular programs at Caboolture East State School are not listed in the provided search results. The school is listed on Cylex as a local school in Caboolture, but no named activities (e.g., sports teams, music programs, or clubs) appear in the sources. Families are advised to contact the school directly for its current extracurricular offerings.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Caboolture is an established, family-friendly suburb with a mix of older residential areas and newer developments, plus access to parks and the nearby Freshwater National Park. For groceries, IGA Supermarkets (Independent Grocers of Australia) operate throughout Queensland, including the Caboolture area, offering a community-focused alternative to major chains. No specific specialty/ethnic grocers in Caboolture are named in the provided sources.
Weeknight dining
Several casual takeaway options are documented in Caboolture: Wok Me (21 Pettigrew St, phone 07 5432 3398) offers fast Asian-style wok dishes; Royal Dragon Chinese Restaurant (199 Morayfield Road, 07 5495 5511) provides classic Chinese takeaway; and Humble Pie Co. (459 Pumicestone Rd, 07 5428 3364) serves pies. Dhamaka Indian Restaurant is also noted on Tripadvisor as a local Indian option, though its address is not in the provided sources.
Tutoring and enrichment
No specific tutoring centres with names and addresses in Caboolture are provided in the search results. The sources include general tutoring platforms (e.g., Preply, Superprof, HighSchoolTutors.com.au) which list tutors serving the Caboolture/Morayfield/North Lakes area, such as tutor profiles on HighSchoolTutors.com.au. Families seeking local tutoring can use these platforms to find private tutors; no named standalone tutoring centre in Caboolture appears in the provided sources.
Commute to Brisbane
Caboolture is served by Queensland Rail's Caboolture line (T1), which runs from Caboolture station to Brisbane's Central Station. The T1 Caboolture line shows a "Minor" service status on Translink. Travel time from Caboolture to Central Station is typically around 50–60 minutes by train. Translink coordinates fares (all fares 50 cents as of 2026) and journey planning. Alternatively, driving via the Bruce Highway (M1) takes approximately 50–60 minutes depending on traffic.
Sources
- Catholic Early EdCare – St Peter's OSHC Caboolture
- Cylex – School in Caboolture
- ABS 2021 Census – Philippines-born QuickStats
- IGA Supermarkets
- Local Business Guide – Caboolture Takeaway Food
- Tripadvisor – Dhamaka Indian Restaurant Caboolture
- HighSchoolTutors.com.au – Tutors near Caboolture
- Translink
- Wikipedia – Transport in Brisbane
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.