St Dympna's Parish School

Aspley, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Aspley is an established residential suburb in Brisbane's north, approximately 13 km from the CBD, with a 2021 census population of 12,871 (Wikipedia). Specific median weekly household income and median age are not provided in the available sources, but the suburb is described as an established area with a local service centre anchored by the Aspley Hypermarket (InTheSuburbs).

Most common foreign country of birth

The specific top overseas country of birth and its percentage share for Aspley are not detailed in the provided search snippets. The official 2021 ABS QuickStats profile for Aspley (SAL30095) is the authoritative reference for this data, but its content (listing the actual country names) is not included in the snippets.

OSHC availability at St Dympna's

St Dympna's operates an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service at the school, located at 491 Robinson Road, Aspley. The service provides Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care (CareforKids). Specific operating hours are not listed in the available sources.

School culture – named extracurriculars

No specific named extracurricular clubs or activities (e.g., sports teams, music ensembles) are listed in the available search snippets. The school does have an "Enrichment Team" that includes Support Teachers, a Guidance Counsellor, and a Speech Pathologist, indicating a focus on inclusive and gifted support, but specific student-run clubs are not named in the sources.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Aspley is a family-oriented, established suburb with a local shopping hub, the Aspley Hypermarket, which serves as a community centre (InTheSuburbs). Specific specialty or ethnic grocery stores in the area are not named in the provided snippets.

Weeknight dining

Several casual family-friendly takeaway options are available in Aspley. "Taste of Shanghai" (59 Albany Creek Rd) offers Chinese cuisine, "Miss India (Aspley)" offers Indian delivery, and "Fish on line seafood cafe" (4/46 Gayford Street) provides fish and chips (OzFoodHunter, Uber Eats).

Tutoring and enrichment

ABC Learning Centre is located at 792A Zillmere Rd, Aspley (Foursquare). Additionally, private tutoring services such as "Full Spectrum Education" operate in the Brisbane area and are listed via Bark.com.

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Aspley is located about 13 km north of the Brisbane CBD, with a typical drive taking around 30 minutes (Wikipedia). Bus services connect the area to the city (InTheSuburbs), but specific Translink bus route numbers, Queensland Rail station details, and precise public transport travel times are not provided in the snippets.

Sources

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspley,_Queensland – Provides population, distance from CBD, and drive time.
  • https://www.inthesuburbs.com.au/suburb/aspley-qld-4034.html – Describes suburb as established, mentions Aspley Hypermarket and bus services.
  • https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL30095 – Official 2021 Census QuickStats for Aspley (country of birth reference).
  • https://www.careforkids.com.au/child-care/po3zw/st-dympnas-outside-school-hours-care-aspley-4034 – Details St Dympna's OSHC services and address.
  • https://www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au/about-us/school-hours – School hours page referencing OSHC.
  • https://www.stdympnas.qld.edu.au/learning/gifted-and-talented – Mentions the Enrichment Team at St Dympna's.
  • https://www.ozfoodhunter.com.au/takeaway/aspley-4034 – Lists "Taste of Shanghai" and "Fish on line seafood cafe" in Aspley.
  • https://www.ubereats.com/au/store/miss-india-aspley/MPE_qJEmTpKra7tnE30_7w – Shows "Miss India (Aspley)" as a delivery option.
  • https://foursquare.com/v/abc-learning-centre/4e485373ae60fa72330d3b11 – Confirms ABC Learning Centre address in Aspley.
  • https://www.bark.com/en/au/private-tuition/queensland/aspley/ – Lists "Full Spectrum Education" and other Brisbane tutors.

Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.