Child Care Arundel

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Arundel 4214. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 11,943
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Arundel / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
5
919
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
384
76,269
Population
Total Population
11,943
2,846,445
Per Place
Persons Per Place
31.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.4 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
619
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.61
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,587
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.74
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$170
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
135
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Arundel Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Arundel?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Arundel. Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 384 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 135 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 2,587 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Arundel service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Arundel as at February 2026 stands at a total of 11,943 people, of this 619 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Arundel?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Arundel was assessed as having 11,171 people with 585 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Arundel has experienced population growth of approximately 772 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Arundel compare to those in Rest of Qld?

In Arundel, our latest analysis shows there are 1.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

How do childcare fees in Arundel relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Arundel average $170, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Arundel and Rest of Qld?

In Arundel, there are 6.7 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Arundel?

The average LDC in Arundel was approved 13.4 years ago, while across Rest of Qld the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Arundel?

Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Arundel 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

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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