Coburg West Primary School
Coburg, VIC
Suburb socio-economic profile
Coburg is a middle-to-upper-income, family-friendly suburb with a diverse mix of white-collar and blue-collar workers. The median weekly household income in the Coburg-West area is $2,186 citation:2021 Coburg - West QuickStats. The median age is 37, and families with children under 15 make up a significant portion of the population, with 1.8 children per family on average citation:2021 Coburg - West QuickStats.
Most common foreign country of birth
The most common overseas country of birth in Coburg-West is not specified in the available data for this specific suburb. The suburb is predominantly Australian-born, but the exact percentage for Coburg-West is not found in the provided snippets. For broader Coburg, the Australian-born percentage is not explicitly stated in the search results.
Working-parent support
Coburg West Primary School operates its own Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program on-site. Before-school care runs from 7:15am to 9:00am, and after-school care runs from 3:30pm to 6:00pm citation:Outside of School Hours Care. The program is coordinated by Mrs Gina Blease and can be contacted at oshc.coburg.west.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au citation:Outside of School Hours Care.
School culture
Coburg West Primary School offers several named extracurricular programs, including a **Choir** (junior and senior), a **Drum Band**, and a **Rock Band** citation:Specialist Programs. These groups rehearse weekly and perform at school assemblies and community events citation:Specialist Programs.
Suburb vibe and groceries
Coburg has a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere with a strong community feel. For specialty groceries, families can visit **KFL Supermarket** (376 Sydney Road), a large Asian grocery store open Monday–Saturday 8:30am–6:00pm and Sunday 9:00am–6:00pm citation:Coburg KFL. Other options include **Namaste Indian Groceries** and **Dhaka Supreme Asian Grocer and Gift Shop**, both located in central Coburg.
Weeknight dining
Families can enjoy takeaway or dine-in at several casual restaurants in Coburg. **Bluestone American BBQ** (American barbecue, with takeout) is a family-friendly option citation:Best Takeaway Restaurants in Coburg - Tripadvisor. **Cornerstone Pizzeria** (Italian/Pizza) and **Antalya Restaurant** (Mediterranean/Turkish) also offer takeout and are well-rated for families citation:Best Takeaway Restaurants in Coburg - Tripadvisor.
Tuition and enrichment
**NumberWorks'nWords Coburg** at 11 Munro Street provides expert maths and English tutoring for children aged 5–16, with individualised plans and free assessments citation:Tutoring Coburg | NumberWorks'nWords. **Alchemy Tuition** also offers in-home and online tutoring in Coburg for primary and high school students citation:Tutoring Coburg // The Best Tutors in Coburg // Alchemy Tuition.
Commute
Coburg is served by **Coburg railway station** on the **Upfield train line**. The direct train to Flinders Street Station takes approximately **25 minutes** and departs every 30 minutes citation:Coburg (Station) to Flinders Street Station - Rome2rio. Trains run frequently throughout the day, making the commute to the CBD straightforward for working parents.
NAPLAN by Subject: How Coburg West Primary School Compares
Subject-by-subject results vs the average of 8 nearby schools.
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Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.