Child Care Belgian Gardens

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Belgian Gardens 4810. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 2,078
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Belgian Gardens / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
265
76,006
Population
Total Population
2,078
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
7.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.7 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
102
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.38
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
578
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.18
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$149
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
150
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Belgian Gardens?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Belgian Gardens. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 265 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 150 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 578 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Belgian Gardens service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Belgian Gardens as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,078 people, of this 102 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Belgian Gardens?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Belgian Gardens was assessed as having 2,073 people with 100 of these (4.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Belgian Gardens has experienced population growth of approximately 5 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Belgian Gardens, our latest analysis shows there are 0.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

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

Childcare fees in Belgian Gardens average $149, which is comparable to the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

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

In Belgian Gardens, there are 2.2 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Belgian Gardens?

The average LDC in Belgian Gardens was approved 11.7 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 Belgian Gardens?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Belgian Gardens 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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