Star of the Sea School
Merrimac, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Specific median household income and median age data for Merrimac are not found in the available sources. However, Merrimac is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast, Queensland, with a 2021 population of 7,212, and the area has a history of significant residential development. citation:Merrimac, Queensland - Wikipedia
Most common foreign country of birth
Data on the most common country of birth for Merrimac residents is not found in the available sources. The 2021 Census data provided only covers people born in Samoa across all of Queensland, not the Merrimac suburb specifically. citation:2021 People in Queensland who were born in Samoa, Census Country of birth QuickStats
Working-parent support
Star of the Sea's Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is provided by Catholic Early EdCare, which offers before- and after-school care as well as vacation care during school holidays. The specific operating hours for this service are not listed in the available pages. citation:Outside School Hours Care | Star of the Sea Merrimac
School culture
Specific extracurricular activities offered at Star of the Sea Merrimac are not found in the provided search results. The available sources did not list any named programs such as sports teams, music ensembles, or clubs for this school.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Specific local family amenities and specialty grocery stores within Merrimac are not identified in the provided sources. The search results did not name any supermarkets, farmers' markets, or ethnic grocers located in the suburb.
Weeknight dining
No specific casual restaurants or takeaway options in Merrimac are named in the available search snippets. The provided sources did not mention any local dining establishments by name or cuisine type.
Tuition and enrichment
Specific tutoring or enrichment centres in or near Merrimac are not found in the provided search results. The sources did not name any local tuition providers, such as Kumon or other learning centres, for the area.
Commute
Merrimac is located on the Gold Coast, and public transport is coordinated by Translink, with Queensland Rail operating the train services. A future infill station is planned for Merrimac on the Gold Coast railway line between the Nerang and Robina stations, which will run on the T5 Varsity Lakes line to Brisbane's Central Station; the current travel time from Merrimac to Brisbane CBD is not specified in the sources. citation:Transport in Brisbane - Wikipedia citation:Translink
Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.