A new University Study Hub has opened in Strathpine, providing local students with dedicated learning facilities and support services closer to home.
Suburban Education Access Expands in Strathpine
Strathpine is now home to Queensland’s first Suburban University Study Hub, part of a national initiative designed to increase tertiary education access for students in outer metropolitan areas.
Located on Gympie Road, the hub supports students enrolled in university or TAFE by offering a study environment within their local community. The project is one of 15 new hubs opening in 2025 across 17 outer metro locations.
Addressing the Participation Gap
National data shows that while nearly half of Australians aged in their 20s and 30s hold a university degree, outer suburbs like Strathpine have significantly lower participation—around 15 per cent. The new hub aims to help bridge this gap by removing practical barriers to study.
The hub provides workstations, quiet rooms, meeting areas with video conferencing, high-speed internet, and academic support services including tutoring and mentoring. Staffed access is available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, with extended unstaffed access from 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
First Local Student Registers
The first student to register, a Bachelor of Science candidate named Robert, shared that the facility offers a safe and supportive study space for those without access to reliable equipment or quiet areas at home. He highlighted the benefit of being able to study locally without needing to commute.
National Strategy and Local Impact
The Strathpine hub is part of the Federal Government’s $66.9 million plan to expand University Study Hubs from 34 to 69 sites nationally. The local site is expected to support up to 80 students in its first year and up to 200 within two years.
Operated by The BUSY Group, the same organisation will also establish a second site in Beenleigh later in 2025.
Looking Ahead
With facilities now operational, the Strathpine University Study Hub is positioned to increase participation in tertiary education across Moreton Bay and north Brisbane. The Department of Education continues to monitor outcomes as part of its broader access and equity agenda.
Published 31-May-2025
