St Brendan's Primary School

Moorooka, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Specific data on Moorooka's median household income, age profile, and occupational mix (white-collar vs blue-collar) was not found in the available sources. The suburb is a southside Brisbane area known for its multicultural character, but no authoritative census or profile figures were provided in the search results.

Most common foreign country of birth

The search results did not include census data identifying the dominant country of birth or the Australian-born percentage for Moorooka. No relevant demographic breakdown for this suburb was found in the provided snippets.

Working-parent support (OSHC)

Specific Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) details—such as the provider name and operating hours—were not found in the available sources for St Brendan's Primary School. The school's website does mention a "Community Hub" that offers playgroups and family services, but no OSHC program is listed in the provided content.

School culture

St Brendan's Primary School emphasises creating "successful learners who are confident and creative individuals" and active participants in "social outreach programs." Named programs from the school's site include the **Get Set for Prep** transition program (play-based, expert-led early learning), a **Community Hub** offering playgroups, sewing, cooking, and English classes for families, and an annual **BCE Open Week** event for new and current families.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Moorooka is a multicultural southside suburb with family-friendly amenities along Beaudesert Road. Named grocers include **Ariana Supermarket & Bakery** (located at 6/207 Beaudesert Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105), which offers high-quality fresh bread and specialty food items; **IGA** supermarkets also operate in the area as a mainstream grocery option.

Weeknight dining

Several family-friendly takeaway and dine-in options exist in Moorooka. **Go Thai Moorooka** (2/398 Tarragindi Rd) is a highly-rated Thai restaurant offering takeaway, with a Google rating of 4.6 and dishes like pad thai and duck; **Sheesh Mahal Indian Restaurant** provides authentic Indian takeaway and delivery; and **Big Boss Pizzas** (180 Beaudesert Rd) is a popular Italian/pizza spot with a 4.8 rating on Uber Eats, serving family meals and comfort food.

Tuition and enrichment

For tutoring, **Ezy Math Tutoring** has over 200 maths tutors available in Moorooka, offering in-home and online maths, physics, chemistry, and biology support. Additionally, **HighSchoolTutors.com.au** lists 74 local tutors in Moorooka (including university students and private tutors) covering subjects like English, drama, music, and science at hourly rates.

Commute

Moorooka is served by **Moorooka railway station** on the **Beenleigh line (T6)**, operated by Queensland Rail under the Translink network. It is 10.55 km from **Central Station**, with typical all-stops travel time to the CBD around **20 minutes**; note that the station is slated for closure from 2 March 2026 for a Cross River Rail accessibility upgrade (third platform, lifts) with reopening expected in late 2027.

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