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
Sources
- 2021 Burpengary, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Burpengary Suburb Profile, QLD 4505 - Ridgeview Estate
- Burpengary - Wikipedia
- Burpengary Meadows State School
- Burpengary Meadows State School Cross Country | TikTok
- Vacancies, Enrol now at Helping Hands - Burpengary | Care for Kids
- Order Baan Phraya Thai Burpengary | DoorDash
- 24 Meal Deal | Grill'd Burgers Burpengary
- IGA Supermarkets | Independent Grocers of Australia
- Businesses in Burpengary | Cybo
- 36 Maths Tutors in Burpengary | Ezy Math Tutoring
- Private Tutor Burpengary | Fruition Tuition Centre
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.