Child Care Blacks Beach

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Blacks Beach 4740. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 4,325
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Blacks Beach / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
919
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
75
76,269
Population
Total Population
4,325
2,846,445
Per Place
Persons Per Place
57.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.2 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
350
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.67
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Blacks Beach?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Blacks Beach. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Blacks Beach service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Blacks Beach as at February 2026 stands at a total of 4,325 people, of this 350 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Blacks Beach?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Blacks Beach was assessed as having 4,153 people with 349 of these (8.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Blacks Beach has experienced population growth of approximately 172 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Blacks Beach, our latest analysis shows there are 4.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

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

Childcare fees in Blacks Beach average $164, 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 Blacks Beach and Rest of Qld?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Blacks Beach, while there is an average of 5.9 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Blacks Beach?

The average LDC in Blacks Beach 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 Blacks Beach?

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 Blacks Beach 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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