Burpengary Meadows State School

Burpengary, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Burpengary is a predominantly middle-income, family-focused suburb. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the median weekly household income is $1,720 (compared to $1,849 for Greater Brisbane), and the median age is 36. Family households make up 77.0% of all households, with 42.3% being couples with children, indicating a strong family demographic. source: ABS QuickStats

Most common foreign country of birth

Specific data on the top overseas country of birth for Burpengary is not available in the provided search results. The 2021 Census data confirms that 91.0% of Burpengary residents are non-Indigenous, with 79.0% born in Australia. source: ABS QuickStats

Working-parent support (OSHC)

No specific Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider or its operating hours for Burpengary Meadows State School was found in the provided search results. However, a nearby "Helping Hands" early learning centre operates at Burpengary State School on Station Road, which may offer before and after school care. source: Care for Kids

School culture (extracurriculars)

Burpengary Meadows State School emphasizes a "One team. Every student" philosophy with student services and support programs. The school regularly runs a Cross Country event, which is a notable extracurricular activity that promotes sportsmanship and teamwork among students. source: School website | source: TikTok Discover

Suburb vibe and groceries

Burpengary is an established residential suburb with a mix of single-family homes (83.5%) and townhouses, offering a "comfortable and well-connected" community feel. For groceries, local options include IGA supermarkets, which have a strong local presence in Queensland, and the Cybo business directory lists 18 grocery stores and supermarkets in the Burpengary area. source: Ridgeview Estate | source: Cybo

Weeknight dining

Several casual, family-friendly dining options are available in Burpengary. Baan Phraya Thai Burpengary (9 Burpengary Road) offers Thai cuisine with popular dishes like Pad Thai and Yellow Curry, and Grill'd Burgers (9 Burpengary Rd) provides healthy, Australian-made burgers. source: DoorDash | source: 24 Meal Deal

Tuition and enrichment

Several tutoring options serve the Burpengary area. Ezy Math Tutoring has 36 maths tutors available locally, offering in-home and online sessions, while Fruition Tuition Centre provides a brick-and-mortar option for primary and secondary students in all subjects. source: Ezy Math Tutoring | source: Fruition Tuition

Commute

Burpengary has its own railway station on the Queensland Rail (Translink) network, providing direct train services to Brisbane. The suburb is 38.9 km north of the Brisbane CBD, with the train journey to Central Station typically taking approximately 45-50 minutes, while driving via the Bruce Highway takes a similar time depending on traffic. source: Wikipedia | source: Ridgeview Estate

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