Child Care Bundaberg East

Needs Analysis

Bundaberg East 4670 is served by 4 child care centres for an estimated 151 children under 5 — around 0.6 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated October 7, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 2,995
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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

Bundaberg East compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
272
76,819
Population
Total Population
2,995
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
11
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.7 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
151
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.56
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
300
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.1
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$147
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
28
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Bundaberg East, 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
23
In the local catchment
Proposed places
124
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Health Care Services, Child Care Centre and Food & Drink Outlet

    Lodged Nov 2025 124 proposed places

  • (Minor) Material Change of Use for Extensions to Childcare Centre and

    Lodged Jul 2025

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

Bundaberg East Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Bundaberg East?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Bundaberg East. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 272 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 28 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 300 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Bundaberg East service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bundaberg East as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,995 people, of this 151 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Bundaberg East?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bundaberg East was assessed as having 2,839 people with 161 of these (5.7%) being children under 5yo. Bundaberg East has seen 66 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Bundaberg East has experienced population growth of approximately 156 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Bundaberg East compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Bundaberg East, our latest analysis shows there are 0.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Bundaberg East relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Bundaberg East average $147, which is comparable to the regional average of $154 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bundaberg East and Rest of Qld?
In Bundaberg East, there are 1.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.8 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Bundaberg East?
The average LDC in Bundaberg East was approved 13.7 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 Bundaberg East?
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 Bundaberg East 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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