Lockyer Valley
Lockyer Valley council area
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 7 kids' activity providers in the Lockyer Valley area across 4 categories, led by Sports (5) and Creative arts (2), 26 schools (21 government, 3 Catholic, 2 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Lockyer Valley council area
- 2,269 km²
- population 45,054 (ABS, June 2024)
- 8,297 children aged 0–14
- 8 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 20 people/km²
- 72 suburbs
Browse Lockyer Valley kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Lockyer Valley area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Blenheim · Flagstone Creek · Forest Hill · Gatton · Glenore Grove · Grantham · Hatton Vale · Helidon · Kentville · Laidley · Lake Clarendon · Lawes · Lockrose · Lower Tenthill · Ma Ma Creek · Mount Sylvia · Mount Whitestone · Murphys Creek · Plainland · Thornton · Upper Flagstone · Withcott and 50 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Lockyer Valley
2 libraries, 19 parks and playgrounds.
- J.K. Murray LibraryLawes · Library
- University of Queensland University of Queensland Library Gatton LibraryGatton · Library
- Anzac ParkLaidley · Park / playground
- Berlin Scrub Nature RefugeMount Berryman · Park / playground
- Cahill ParkGatton · Park / playground
- CasuarinaEast Haldon · Park / playground
- De Molay ParkLockyer Waters · Park / playground
- Dwyers Scrub Conservation ParkFordsdale · Park / playground
- Fred Gillam ParkGatton · Park / playground
- Furley ParkForest Hill · Park / playground
- Grantham Recreation ReserveGrantham · Park / playground
- Lions ParkLower Tenthill · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 28 July 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Where the providers are
Counted by the suburb each provider lists on AroundSchools.
Kids' activity providers in Lockyer Valley
7 providers across 4 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Upper Flagstone
Chinese Martial Arts & Health Centre
Art Centre
Gatton
Bai Rui Taekwon-do
TaekwondoPlainland
Bai Rui Taekwon-do Laidley
TaekwondoGatton
Gatton Swim Centre
SwimmingGatton
Lockyer Valley School of Highland Dancing
Dancing SchoolPlainland
Toys for All
SwimmingLawes
Uq Sport Gatton
SwimmingSchools in Lockyer Valley
26 schools: 21 government, 3 Catholic, 2 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Lockyer District State High SchoolGatton · government
- Laidley State High SchoolLaidley · government
- Hatton Vale State SchoolHatton Vale · government
- Gatton State SchoolGatton · government
- Laidley District State SchoolLaidley · government
- Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolGatton · Catholic
- St Mary's Primary School - LaidleyLaidley · Catholic
- Peace Lutheran Primary SchoolGatton · independent
- Withcott State SchoolWithcott · government
- Lake Clarendon State SchoolLake Clarendon · government
- Glenore Grove State SchoolGlenore Grove · government
- Helidon State SchoolHelidon · government
What's on in Lockyer Valley
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Lockyer Valley right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Local guides & reading
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Broader reading for QLD families
Private School Scholarships in Brisbane: the 2028 Entry Calendar
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Junior Soccer in Queensland (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Lockyer Valley council area?
AroundSchools lists 7 across 4 categories, led by Sports (5) and Creative arts (2). The suburbs with the most are Gatton.
How many schools are in Lockyer Valley council area?
26: 21 government, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
When are the next school holidays in QLD?
The next Queensland school holidays are the summer break: 12 Dec – 26 Jan 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count