Northern Areas
Northern Areas 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 3 kids' activity providers in the Northern Areas area across 6 categories, led by Sports (2) and Entertainment (1), 7 schools (5 government, 2 Catholic). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Northern Areas council area
- 2,986 km²
- population 4,667 (ABS, June 2024)
- 876 children aged 0–14
- 2 people/km²
- 9 suburbs
Browse Northern Areas kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Northern Areas area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Gladstone · Jamestown · Laura · Spalding and 5 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Northern Areas
1 library, 7 parks and playgrounds, 1 community space.
- Flinders Mobile LibraryGladstone · Library
- Gladstone Swimming PoolGladstone · Community space
- Bundaleer Forest ReserveBundaleer North · Park / playground
- Centenary ParkSpalding · Park / playground
- Georgetown PlaygroundGeorgetown · Park / playground
- Main Street ParkGladstone · Park / playground
- North Laura ParklandLaura · Park / playground
- Oval ComplexSpalding · Park / playground
- Victoria ParkJamestown · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 3 Oct 2026.
A preview of 9 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Kids' activity providers in Northern Areas
3 providers across 6 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Northern Areas
7 schools: 5 government, 2 Catholic.
- Jamestown Community SchoolJamestown · government
- Gladstone High SchoolGladstone · government
- St James SchoolJamestown · Catholic
- Laura Primary SchoolLaura · government
- Gladstone Primary SchoolGladstone · government
- Spalding Primary SchoolSpalding · government
- St Joseph's SchoolGladstone · Catholic
What's on in Northern Areas
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Northern Areas right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Local guides & reading
Browse all articlesSchool, activity and family guides for readers exploring Northern Areas.
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Broader reading: SA-wide and national guides
Junior Soccer in South Australia (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
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What Kids Actually Do in South Australia (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
The most common organised activity for children in South Australia is Swimming, which 20% of all children take part in outside school hours. For boys the most common is Swimming (19.4%), and for…
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Before School Care: Start Times, Fees and What CCS Covers
Before school care opens between 6am and 7am at almost every service, and the session ends when children are taken to class. That makes it the shortest session of care you will buy — anywhere from 55…
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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 Northern Areas council area?
AroundSchools lists 3 across 6 categories, led by Sports (2) and Entertainment (1). The suburbs with the most are Spalding.
How many schools are in Northern Areas council area?
7: 5 government, 2 Catholic.
When are the next school holidays in SA?
The next South Australia 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