Child Care Blacksoil

Needs Analysis

Blacksoil 4306 is served by 1 child care centre for an estimated 6 children under 5. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Brisbane.

Updated September 21, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 120
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Blacksoil compared with Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,037
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
169
96,075
Population
Total Population
120
2,879,881
Per Place
Persons Per Place
0.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.7 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
6
161,273
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.04
1.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$163
$158
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Blacksoil

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Blacksoil, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
5
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Stormwater, Drainage Works, Carpark and Earthworks - West Moreton Anglican College OSHC and Science & Junior …

    Lodged Aug 2013

  • Community Use (Child Care Centre)

    Lodged Jul 2008

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Blacksoil Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Blacksoil?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Blacksoil. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 169 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Blacksoil service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Blacksoil as at August 2026 stands at a total of 120 people, of this 6 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Blacksoil?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Blacksoil was assessed as having 106 people with 6 of these (5.7%) being children under 5yo. Blacksoil has seen 5 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Blacksoil has experienced population growth of approximately 14 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Blacksoil compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Blacksoil, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.6 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Blacksoil relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Blacksoil average $163, which is comparable to the regional average of $158 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Blacksoil and Greater Brisbane?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Blacksoil, while there is an average of 4.6 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Blacksoil?
The average LDC in Blacksoil was approved 14.7 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 Blacksoil?
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 Blacksoil 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.

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