Child Care Blackbutt

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Blackbutt 4314. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 888
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Blackbutt (Qld) / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
65
76,006
Population
Total Population
888
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
13.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.2 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
32
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.49
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
112
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.72
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$236
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
22
-

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

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

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Blackbutt (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 65 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 22 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 112 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Blackbutt (Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 888 people, of this 32 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Blackbutt (Qld) was assessed as having 799 people with 27 of these (3.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Blackbutt (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 89 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Blackbutt (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 0.5 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 Blackbutt (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Blackbutt (Qld) average $236, which is significantly higher than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

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

In Blackbutt (Qld), there are 1.7 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 Blackbutt (Qld)?

The average LDC in Blackbutt (Qld) was approved 15.2 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 Blackbutt (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 Blackbutt (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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