Holy Cross School

Wooloowin is a middle-to-upper-middle-class inner-city suburb, historically known for its heritage Queenslander homes and described as "affluent past" with steady house price growth. Census data shows median weekly household income rose from $1,193 (2006) to $2,113 (2021), indicating a comfortable, professional demographic. The area attracts a mix of families, professionals, and retirees, with a family-friendly lifestyle centered around parks and the Kedron Brook Bikeway.

Specific 2021 Census data on the most common country of birth for Wooloowin was not provided in the available search results. According to the ABS QuickStats link for Wooloowin (2021), the data is available but the specific percentage for the leading overseas-born country was not extracted. For context, Wooloowin has a population of 4,029, and the suburb has a diverse demographic mix, but the dominant birthplace figure requires direct reference to the ABS QuickStats table.

Holy Cross Outside School Hours Care is located at 40 Morris Street, Wooloowin, QLD 4030, and is approved for Before School, After School, and Vacation Care. Operating hours during school term are Monday–Friday: Session 1 (Before) 06:45–08:45 and Session 2 (After) 14:45–18:00. The service is approved for 70 places and has a current NQS rating of "Meeting NQS."

Holy Cross Wooloowin offers a range of extracurricular programs including a sporting program (swimming, athletics, touch football, cross-country), choir, band, chess, robotics, tennis, instrumental music, and Mini Vinnies. The school also integrates camps and excursions into its programme, with support available for families experiencing financial difficulty.

The available search results did not identify specific grocery stores located within Wooloowin itself. The results featured national and international chains (e.g., IGA, ALDI) without confirming a Wooloowin-specific location. Families in Wooloowin would likely need to rely on nearby suburbs or online delivery services for grocery shopping, but no local store names were provided in the search data.

Wooloowin has a modest but notable dining scene. Top-rated options include **German BierGarten Brisbane** (German) with a 4.9 rating, **Kedron Park Hotel** (Steakhouse/Beer bar) rated 4.8, and **Kent Road Bistro** (Australian) rated 4.8. Other options include **Thai Temple** (Thai) and **Christies Too Fish & Chips** (Fast food). The suburb also has a strong local café culture, with venues like **Little Corner Cafe** and **Shambhala Espresso** noted.

The provided search results did not return any specific tutoring services located within Wooloowin. The results were largely irrelevant to tutoring services in the area (focusing on web browsers, calculators, and unrelated mathematics content). For tutoring options, families would likely need to search in nearby suburbs like Clayfield, Nundah, or Lutwyche, or consider online tutoring services.

Wooloowin is approximately 5–7 km north of the Brisbane CBD and is well-served by public transport. The historic **Wooloowin railway station** is on the Brisbane Airport line (operated by Queensland Rail), providing direct access to Central Station and Roma Street. Commute times are approximate, but similar stations in the area typically reach the CBD within 10–20 minutes, with Translink's 50-cent fares applying to all of South East Queensland. The suburb is also accessible by bus and the Kedron Brook Bikeway for cyclists, with the CBD roughly 15 minutes by car via the Inner City Bypass.