Child Care Balmoral

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Balmoral 4171. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 4,512
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Balmoral (Qld) / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
173
94,808
Population
Total Population
4,512
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
26.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
7.8 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
249
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.44
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,557
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
9
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
195
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Balmoral (Qld) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Balmoral (Qld)?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Balmoral (Qld). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 173 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 195 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,557 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Balmoral (Qld) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Balmoral (Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,512 people, of this 249 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Balmoral (Qld)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Balmoral (Qld) was assessed as having 4,173 people with 239 of these (5.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Balmoral (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 339 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Balmoral (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Balmoral (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Balmoral (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Balmoral (Qld) average $164, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Balmoral (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?

In Balmoral (Qld), there are 9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Balmoral (Qld)?

The average LDC in Balmoral (Qld) was approved 7.8 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 Balmoral (Qld)?

No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 Balmoral (Qld) 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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