Child Care Broadbeach Waters

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Broadbeach Waters 4218. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 8,939
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Broadbeach Waters / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
919
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
251
76,269
Population
Total Population
8,939
2,846,445
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
7.4 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
398
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.59
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$179
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
25
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Broadbeach Waters Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Broadbeach Waters?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Broadbeach Waters. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 251 places, and Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Broadbeach Waters service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Broadbeach Waters as at February 2026 stands at a total of 8,939 people, of this 398 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Broadbeach Waters?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Broadbeach Waters was assessed as having 8,164 people with 337 of these (4.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Broadbeach Waters has experienced population growth of approximately 775 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Broadbeach Waters, our latest analysis shows there are 1.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

How do childcare fees in Broadbeach Waters relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Broadbeach Waters average $179, 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 Broadbeach Waters and Rest of Qld?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Broadbeach Waters, 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 Broadbeach Waters?

The average LDC in Broadbeach Waters was approved 7.4 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 Broadbeach Waters?

Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Broadbeach Waters 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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