Child Care Brisbane City

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Brisbane City 4000. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 16,131
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Brisbane City / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
559
94,808
Population
Total Population
16,131
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
28.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
310
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.55
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$176
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
160
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Brisbane City Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Brisbane City?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Brisbane City. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 559 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 160 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 2 centres provide other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Brisbane City service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Brisbane City as at November 2025 stands at a total of 16,131 people, of this 310 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Brisbane City?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Brisbane City was assessed as having 12,587 people with 269 of these (2.1%) being children under 5yo. Brisbane City has seen 1410 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Brisbane City has experienced population growth of approximately 3,544 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Brisbane City compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Brisbane City, our latest analysis shows there are 0.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Brisbane City relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Brisbane City average $176, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Brisbane City and Greater Brisbane?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Brisbane City, while there is an average of 4.7 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Brisbane City?

The average LDC in Brisbane City was approved 9 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 Brisbane City?

Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Brisbane City 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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