Woogaroo Creek State School
Augustine Heights, QLD
Suburb socio-economic profile
Augustine Heights is a newer suburb within the Greater Springfield master-planned community, with a 2021 population of 6,088. Specific median household income or occupation data was not found in available sources, but the suburb is characterised as popular with a younger demographic of singles, partners and families, consistent with a middle to upper-middle-income master-planned area adjacent to the Springfield Central business district (Wikipedia, Purple Cow Real Estate).
Most common foreign country of birth
Specific country-of-birth data for Augustine Heights was not found in the available search results; the ABS QuickStats page for the 2021 Census (SAL30103) is the authoritative source but its contents were not included in the provided context (ABS QuickStats 2021 Augustine Heights). The suburb is generally recognised as having a diverse population typical of the Greater Springfield area, with a substantial Australian-born majority.
Working-parent support (OSHC)
Outside School Hours Care at Woogaroo Creek State School is provided by **Camp Australia** (operating as "Your OSHC by Camp Australia"), located at 12 Purser Road, Augustine Heights. The service operates before school from 6:30am–8:25am, after school from 2:30pm–6:00pm on school days, and vacation care from 6:30am–6:30pm on weekdays; the service is currently rated "Working Towards NQS" as of June 2024 (ACECQA – Camp Australia Woogaroo Creek, Woogaroo Creek SS OSHC page).
School culture – extracurriculars
Specific names of extracurricular activities offered at Woogaroo Creek State School were not found in the available search results, which returned only general dictionary and TV-series definitions. The school's website (woogaroocreekss.eq.edu.au) is the best source for current club, sport, and enrichment offerings, but those details were not present in the provided context.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Augustine Heights is a family-oriented, master-planned residential suburb with parks (including the local Woogaroo Creek area) and proximity to the Springfield Central shopping precinct. No specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets within Augustine Heights itself were identified in the available sources; IGA is the major independent grocery chain active in Queensland and serves surrounding suburbs (IGA Supermarkets), while broader Asian grocery options are located in nearby Springfield Central.
Weeknight dining
Specific family-friendly dining options in Augustine Heights include **Thai Emperor** at 118 Augusta Parkway (Thai cuisine, rated 4.6/5 on Restaurant Guru) and **Sushi On Augusta** (Japanese) per the AGFG restaurant guide (AGFG Augustine Heights, Restaurant Guru – Thai Emperor). Additional nearby options include **Fish Burger** (seafood) and **Bianca's Bar** (modern Australian) within the immediate Brookwater/Augustine Heights area (AGFG).
Tuition and enrichment
Specific named tutoring centres physically located within Augustine Heights were not found in the available sources. However, **Ezy Math Tutoring** lists 30+ biology and general subject tutors available in Augustine Heights and nearby Springfield (Ezy Math Tutoring – Augustine Heights), and **KIS Academics** provides in-person and online private tutoring across the area for Years 5–12 (KIS Academics). **Early Learning Centre Augustine Heights** at 27 Santa Monica Drive provides early-childhood services (White Pages listing).
Commute
Augustine Heights is located 33.6 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD and 17.1 km from the Ipswich CBD (Wikipedia). Public transport is coordinated by **Translink**, with the nearest major rail access being **Springfield Central station** on the Springfield line, approximately 5 minutes' drive from the suburb; the Translink network map shows Springfield and Springfield Central as the closest stations to Augustine Heights (Translink Maps). The typical train journey from Springfield Central to Brisbane Central Station takes approximately 40–45 minutes.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_Heights,_Queensland
- https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL30103
- https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers/services/camp-australia-woogaroo-creek-state-school-oshc
- https://woogaroocreekss.eq.edu.au/facilities/out-of-school-hours-care
- https://campaustralia.com.au/school/?accessCode=07C6
- https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurants/brisbane/augustine-heights/indian-cuisine
- https://restaurantguru.com/Thai-Emperor-Augustine-Heights
- https://www.iga.com.au/
- https://www.ezymathtutoring.com.au/tutors/augustine-heights-4300/learn-biology
- https://kisacademics.com/find-a-tutor
- https://www.whitepages.com.au/early-learning-centre-augustine-heights-11107564/augustine-heights-qld-11107563B
- https://translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/maps
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Brisbane
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.