Child Care Boonah

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Boonah 4310. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 2,839
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Boonah (Qld) / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,032
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
65
95,319
Population
Total Population
2,839
2,832,541
Per Place
Persons Per Place
43.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.3 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
117
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.8
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
815
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
12.54
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$137
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
45
-

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

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

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Boonah (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 65 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 45 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 815 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Boonah (Qld) as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,839 people, of this 117 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Boonah (Qld) was assessed as having 2,557 people with 111 of these (4.3%) being children under 5yo. Boonah (Qld) has seen 76 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Boonah (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 282 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Boonah (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

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

Childcare fees in Boonah (Qld) average $137, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

In Boonah (Qld), there are 12.5 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 Boonah (Qld)?

The average LDC in Boonah (Qld) was approved 14.3 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 Boonah (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 Boonah (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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