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Acacia Ridge / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Acacia Ridge Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Acacia Ridge?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 13 child care centres in Acacia Ridge. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 292 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 105 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 64 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 1,025 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Acacia Ridge service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Acacia Ridge as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,881 people, of this 559 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Acacia Ridge?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Acacia Ridge was assessed as having 7,486 people with 554 of these (7.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Acacia Ridge has experienced population growth of approximately 395 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Acacia Ridge compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Acacia Ridge, our latest analysis shows there are 1.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Acacia Ridge relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Acacia Ridge average $137, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Acacia Ridge and Greater Brisbane?
In Acacia Ridge, there are 3.5 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Acacia Ridge?
The average LDC in Acacia Ridge was approved 15.3 years ago, while across Greater Brisbane the typical centre approval is 11 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Acacia Ridge?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major driver of child care demand.
Who would typically use analysis such as this?
Childcare operators, developers, investors and financiers would typically conduct a thorough child care supply and demand analysis (SDA) on Acacia Ridge before allocating the significant amount of capital required. Boundary-based analysis such as this is often used as an initial guide however, and analysis would be undertaken on the specific site adopting a radial, travel time, or custom catchment to take into account nearby competition and demand drivers that would influence a centre's performance.
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Understanding child care demand requires deep analysis of population growth trends, dwelling supply forecasts, and workforce participation rates. Our detailed suburb profiles provide the complete demographic picture, including census data, building approvals, migration patterns, and economic indicators that drive child care demand in each area.
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