Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School

Sunnybank, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Sunnybank is a middle-income, multicultural suburb. The median weekly household income is $1,586 (slightly below Queensland's $1,675), and the median age is 35 years—younger than the state median of 38. The ABS notes an average of 3 people per household and 1.8 motor vehicles per dwelling, reflecting a mix of families and young adults. The suburb is well known for its Asian shops and restaurants, giving it a distinct community character (ABS QuickStats; Sunnybank Wikipedia).

Country of birth

The suburb is highly multicultural. According to the 2021 Census, only 39.3% of Sunnybank residents were born in Australia. The dominant overseas birth country is Mainland China (17% of residents), followed by Taiwan (7.5%). This indicates a strong Chinese and Taiwanese community presence, which is reflected in the local dining and grocery options (Sunnybank Wikipedia).

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School's OSHC, including vacation care, is operated by **Catholic Early EdCare**. The service provides before-school, after-school, and vacation care. For enrolment and hours, families can call (07) 3344 3064. Specific daily operating hours were not listed in the provided source, so families should contact Catholic Early EdCare directly for the schedule (Our Lady of Lourdes OSHC page).

Extracurricular activities

The provided sources do not list any named extracurricular clubs or sports specific to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School. However, the school does offer an Outside School Hours Care program (including vacation care) via Catholic Early EdCare, which provides structured care outside school hours. For a full list of school-specific extracurriculars (e.g., sports teams, music, chess), families should contact the school office directly (Our Lady of Lourdes OSHC page; school contact page).

Grocery options

Sunnybank offers a range of grocery stores, with a strong emphasis on Asian supermarkets. A notable example is **High Fresh Supermarket** at 317 Mains Rd, Sunnybank, which serves the local Asian community. Additionally, the **Market Square** development features quirky stores like **Tetra Grocer** (discovered via local TikTok content). These stores complement mainstream chains like IGA, ensuring diverse food shopping in the area (Find-us-here listing; TikTok discovery).

Family-friendly dining

Sunnybank is renowned for its Asian dining scene. Two well-regarded examples are **Landmark Restaurant** (101/358 Mains Rd, Sunnybank), a classic option for family meals, and **Malaya Corner** (Shop 38, 341 Mains Rd, Market Square Shopping Center), which is praised for generous serves and consistent quality. The broader suburb also offers numerous takeaway and delivery options via services like Uber Eats and OzFoodHunter (Online Dining listing; TripAdvisor review).

Tutoring services

Local tutoring is readily available in and around Sunnybank. For example, **Brendan**, a maths tutor listed on EzyMath Tutoring, services Sunnybank and nearby Robertson, Coopers Plains, and Runcorn, offering in-person sessions. Additionally, platforms like **HighSchoolTutors.com.au** list numerous private tutors in the area covering a wide range of QCE subjects (EzyMath Tutor listing; HighSchoolTutors page).

Commute & public transport

Sunnybank is serviced by three railway stations—**Banoon**, **Sunnybank**, and **Altandi**—all on the **Beenleigh Line** operated by Queensland Rail. These stations are part of Translink's integrated public transport network (Zone 4). Regular train services connect directly to Brisbane City (including Central Station), typically taking around 20–30 minutes. Translink also operates multiple bus routes through the area, providing excellent connectivity for families (Grokipedia Sunnybank page; Transport in Brisbane Wikipedia; Translink page).

Sources

  • https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL32694
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunnybank,_Queensland
  • https://www.ourladyoflourdes.qld.edu.au/contact/outside-hours-school-care
  • https://www.find-us-here.com/businesses/Australia/Queensland/Sunnybank/Grocery-Store/
  • https://www.onlinedining.com.au/venue/landmark-restaurant-sunnybank
  • https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g33202194-d3456348-Reviews-Malaya_Corner_Sunnybank-Sunnybank_Brisbane_Region_Queensland.html
  • https://www.ezymathtutoring.com.au/tutors/tutor/8537
  • https://highschooltutors.com.au/listings/37891
  • https://grokipedia.com/page/Sunnybank,_Queensland
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Brisbane
  • https://translink.com.au/

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