St Kevin's School

Geebung, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Geebung is a middle-income suburb with a median weekly household income of $2,179, slightly below the Queensland average. With a median age of 38 and 1.8 children per family, it's a family-oriented area. The suburb has a mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers, with an above-average IRSAD score of 1048 indicating a mid-to-upper socio-economic advantage.

Most common foreign country of birth

The available ABS data shows Geebung has a diverse population, with the largest overseas-born groups not explicitly stated in the provided sources. The suburb has 2.2% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander residents, and notably, a Tongan community presence is documented. Full country-of-birth breakdowns are not available in the supplied search results.

Working-parent support (OSHC)

St Kevin's Outside School Hours Care operates at St Kevins Primary School, 249 Newman Road, Geebung. The service provides Before School Care, After School Care, and Vacation Care, with vacancies available. Specific opening hours are listed as "Not Available" in the source, though typical OSHC services run approximately 6:30am–8:30am and 3:00pm–6:00pm. Contact the centre directly via CareforKids.com.au for precise hours.

School culture

Specific extracurricular activities at St Kevin's School Geebung were not identified in the provided search results. For information on the school's clubs, sports teams, or cultural activities, direct enquiry with the school is recommended. Geebung State School, a separate school, opened in 1953, while St Kevin's is a Catholic primary school serving the local parish community.

Local family amenities

Geebung offers Marchant Park, a significant green space with World War II heritage, suitable for family recreation. The suburb contains the Robinson Road East industrial area, providing local employment. Shopping and services are accessible in neighbouring Chermside, one of Brisbane's largest retail precincts, though specific grocery stores within Geebung itself were not named in the sources.

Family dining options

Enjoy Inn Chinese Restaurant in Geebung offers a family-friendly atmosphere with prompt service and dietary accommodation. Taste My Bean Geebung (235 Robinson Rd E) is a child-friendly café open 4am–6pm weekdays and 5am–7pm weekends, offering breakfast, lunch, takeaway, and online ordering. King Kong Coffee at 2/1-7 Cnr Basalt and Granite St provides additional café options. For delivery, Taste of Shanghai and various takeaway options are available nearby.

Tutoring

Ezy Math Tutoring lists 81 maths tutors serving Geebung, offering in-home and online sessions across all primary and secondary levels. HighSchoolTutors.com.au lists 37 tutors nearby, with rates from $50–$75 per hour, including university students with ATAR 99+ credentials. These services cover mathematics, English, chemistry, physics, biology, economics, and NAPLAN preparation, with a "Good Fit Guarantee" on some services.

Commute

Geebung railway station is on the Caboolture line, operated by Queensland Rail and coordinated by Translink. The suburb is 11.7 km NNE of the Brisbane CBD, with the Caboolture line providing direct access to Central Station. Translink coordinates all public transport; all fares are currently 50 cents. Regular bus services also connect to surrounding areas, with the nearest major interchange at Chermside for additional route options.

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