Chatswood Hills State School

Springwood, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Springwood is a suburb in Logan City, Queensland, approximately 21.8 km southeast of the Brisbane CBD, with a population of 9,710 in the 2021 census and a density of 1,618 people per km². The suburb covers 6.0 km² and has 17 parks covering nearly 9% of the area, indicating a moderate-density residential suburb. Specific median weekly household income and median age figures were not found in the available sources. The area is proposed for redevelopment as a Principal Activity Centre (PAC) by the Queensland government and Logan City Council, suggesting a planned growth area.

Most common foreign country of birth

Specific country-of-birth data for Springwood was not available in the provided search results. No reliable statistics on the dominant overseas country of birth or the percentage of Australian-born residents were found. The available sources were unrelated US property listings from Conroe, Texas, which are not applicable to Springwood, Queensland.

Working-parent support

Chatswood Hills State School has Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provided by YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care, located at the school on Raleigh Street, Springwood QLD 4127. The service operates before school from 6:30am–8:30am and after school from 2:30pm–6:00pm on school term days, plus vacation care from 6:30am–6:00pm during holiday periods. The service has 150 approved places and is rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard across all seven quality areas.

School culture

The available snippets do not list specific named extracurricular programs at Chatswood Hills State School. The school opened on 24 January 1983 as part of the local area's educational development. A TikTok source mentions "highlights from school events and community activities" but does not name specific extracurriculars. For specific programs, contacting the school directly is recommended.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets in Springwood were not identified in the provided search results. The suburb is within the Logan City area with proximity to major centres, and the local business guide lists "Take away food" as commonly including Pizza, Thai, Indian or Chinese food. Nearby dining options in the broader area include Spice 'n Sizzle (Indian) at Shop 5/3360 Pacific Hwy, Springwood.

Dining

Vinny's Pizza Pasta Ribs Springwood (Shop 133/2/16 Magellan Rd) offers award-winning Italian/American cuisine including pizza, pasta, and ribs, open Mon-Thu 4-9pm, Fri 12-10pm, and Sun 12-9pm. ISPA Kebabs (30-34 Fitzgerald Avenue) is a halal Turkish chain serving kebabs, pide, and pizza, located in the Centro Shopping Centre. Chatswood Hills Seafood TakeAway is a nearby local fish and chips option within the Springwood area.

Tutoring

Kip McGrath Springwood QLD is identified as a maths tutoring provider in the Logan City area through Bark.com. The search results also reference a general Maths Tutor listing service for Logan City, but specific details on other local tutoring centres were limited.

Commute

Springwood has a major public transport interchange (Springwood bus station) serving as a key hub for bus services in Brisbane's southern corridor. The Translink SEQ network map includes a "Springwood locality" map for the Logan region. Services connect to Brisbane's South East Busway with links to the Brisbane Metro (M1/M2) at Eight Mile Plains, providing high-frequency connections to the Brisbane CBD via busway, and rail connections can be made at nearby stations. The suburb is located approximately 21.8 km from the Brisbane CBD.

Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.