Park Lake State School
Pacific Pines, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Pacific Pines is a family-oriented, middle-income suburb on the Gold Coast, with a 2021 population of 16,664 and a median age of 31 years. It is predominantly residential with a high proportion of families (26.0% of residents are aged 0–14), indicating a mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers. Median household income data is not available in the provided sources, but median monthly mortgage repayments are $1,980, suggesting a middle-income demographic. Source: Wikipedia - Pacific Pines, Queensland
Most common foreign country of birth
Specific country-of-birth data for Pacific Pines is not available in the provided sources. Nationally, the most common overseas birthplace for Australians is England, followed by India, China, and New Zealand, with the Philippines being a significant source (293,892 Australian residents born there in 2021). For Pacific Pines specifically, this data is missing from the available search results. Source: ABS 2021 Census Country of Birth QuickStats
Working-parent support (OSHC)
Park Lake State School has an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service operated by Camp Australia, as listed on SchoolParrot. While specific hours for this campus are not stated, standard OSHC programs in Queensland typically run before school from approximately 6:30am to 8:00am and after school from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. For exact hours, contact Camp Australia directly as they provide tailored services for this school. Source: SchoolParrot - Schools in Pacific Pines
School culture (extracurriculars)
Park Lake State School offers a special education program for students with disabilities, as part of its inclusive culture. Specific named extracurricular clubs or sports teams are not listed in the provided sources. For detailed information on activities like choir, band, or sporting teams, refer to the school's official newsletter or website. Source: Kiddle - Pacific Pines, Queensland for Kids
Suburb vibe and groceries
Pacific Pines is a planned residential suburb located between the Pacific Motorway and Nerang State Forest, offering a suburban, family-friendly atmosphere with proximity to nature. Specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets in the suburb are not named in the provided sources; however, the Gold Coast region has diverse grocery options including Asian grocers. The suburb has a community kindergarten and multiple early learning centres, indicating strong family infrastructure. Source: Wikipedia - Pacific Pines, Queensland
Weeknight dining
The provided search results do not identify specific named restaurants in Pacific Pines. However, the ozfoodhunter postcode directory for 4211 lists takeaway and food delivery options including Pizza, Chinese, Indian, Thai, and Italian cuisine. For family-friendly weeknight dining, these regional cuisine options are available for order, but specific restaurant names are not disclosed in the available search results. Source: ozfoodhunter - Pacific Pines 4211 Takeaway
Tuition and enrichment
Ezy Math Tutoring has 66 maths tutors available in Pacific Pines, offering in-home or online tutoring for K–12 students in subjects like Maths, English, Chemistry, and Physics. QLD Tutoring Academy, located on the Gold Coast, provides student-to-student tutoring services, which may also be accessible to Pacific Pines residents. For specific enrichment centres, these tutoring services are the primary identified options. Source: Ezy Math Tutoring - Pacific Pines Tutors
Commute to Brisbane CBD
Park Lake State School is in Pacific Pines, approximately 66.4 km south of Brisbane. For public transport, catch Translink bus route 717 from Pacific Pines to Helensvale Station, then take a Queensland Rail train (Varsity Lakes line) to Brisbane Central Station. The estimated total travel time is approximately 60–75 minutes by public transport, depending on connections. All Translink fares in South East Queensland are currently 50 cents. Source: Translink | Source: TransitTimes - Brisbane Public Transport
Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.