Deebing Heights State School

Deebing Heights, QLD

Suburb socio-economic profile

Deebing Heights is a rapidly growing, young family suburb. According to the 2021 ABS Census, the median age is just 29 (compared to Queensland's 38), with 1,088 families and an average of 1.9 children per family. The median weekly household income is $2,225, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800, indicating a middle-income, aspiring homeowner demographic. The suburb is described as residential and semi-rural, adjacent to natural bushland.

Country of birth

The 2021 Census data provided does not explicitly break down the countries of birth for Deebing Heights. However, it does show that 93.4% of residents are non-Indigenous, with 4.4% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Specific percentages for top overseas birthplaces were not listed in the sourced materials.

OSHC (Working-parent support)

Deebing Heights State School provides excellent working-parent support through an on-site Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program operated by **Camp Australia** (located at 81 Rawlings Road). This service offers before school, after school, and vacation care programs tailored to children's interests. The service reports available vacancies.

Extracurriculars

The provided research did not name specific extracurricular clubs (e.g., choirs, sports teams, or languages) for Deebing Heights State School. However, the school is a coeducational day school serving 431 students from Prep to Year 7. The on-site Camp Australia OSHC program includes pupil-free day activities, acting as an informal enrichment program.

Groceries

The search results did not identify a specific supermarket (like a Coles, Woolworths, or specialty ethnic grocer) located directly within Deebing Heights. The suburb is residential; families typically shop in neighbouring Ipswich suburbs. The IGA supermarket chain operates across Australia, but its specific presence in Deebing Heights was not confirmed in the provided sources.

Dining

Local dining options in Deebing Heights are limited but include **Thai Royal Restaurant** and a **McDonald's** family restaurant (fast food). For traditional Australian takeaway, **Flinders View Takeaway** in the nearby suburb of Flinders View offers fish and chips, burgers, and family packs.

Tutoring

Several tutoring services operate in or nearby Deebing Heights. **Ezy Math Tutoring** lists 39-40 qualified maths tutors available in the area, and **HighSchoolTutors.com.au** lists 35 tutors covering various subjects (maths, English, science). Additionally, **Australian Direct Tutoring** is active in the nearby Boronia Heights.

Commute

Deebing Heights is located 9 km from the Ipswich CBD and 46 km from the Brisbane CBD. For commuting to Brisbane, families can use **TransLink**'s Queensland Rail train service from **Ipswich Station** to **Brisbane Central Station**. The quickest public transport journey takes approximately 47 minutes and costs around $9. For Brisbane Airport, the **T5 Brisbane Airport line** (Airtrain) connects from Roma Street/Central, though it operates outside the standard Translink fare zone.

Sources

  • https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL30821
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deebing_Heights,_Queensland
  • https://deebingheightsss.eq.edu.au/facilities/out-of-school-hours-care
  • https://www.careforkids.com.au/child-care/71v72/camp-australia-deebing-heights-state-school-oshc-4306
  • https://www.schoolmykids.com/school/deebing-heights-state-school-deebing-heights-city-of-ipswich-queensland-australia-s10021606
  • https://restaurantguru.com/Deebing-Heights
  • https://www.ozfoodhunter.com.au/flinders-view-takeaway
  • https://www.ezymathtutoring.com.au/tutors/deebing-heights-4306
  • https://highschooltutors.com.au/qld/deebing-heights
  • https://au.indeed.com/q-student-part-time-no-experience-l-deebing-heights-qld-jobs.html
  • https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Deebing-Heights/Brisbane-Airport-BNE
  • https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/routes/deebing-heights-qld-au-to-brisbane-qld-au/
  • https://transitapp.com/en/region/brisbane/translink
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Airport_line

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