Child Care Bundaberg North

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Bundaberg North 4670. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 5,827
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Bundaberg North / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
225
76,006
Population
Total Population
5,827
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
25.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.2 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
333
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.48
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
973
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.32
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$142
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
65
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Bundaberg North Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Bundaberg North?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Bundaberg North. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 225 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 65 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 973 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Bundaberg North service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bundaberg North as at August 2025 stands at a total of 5,827 people, of this 333 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Bundaberg North?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bundaberg North was assessed as having 5,563 people with 270 of these (4.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Bundaberg North has experienced population growth of approximately 264 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Bundaberg North, our latest analysis shows there are 1.5 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 Bundaberg North relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Bundaberg North average $142, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bundaberg North and Rest of Qld?

In Bundaberg North, there are 4.3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Bundaberg North?

The average LDC in Bundaberg North was approved 11.2 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 North?

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 Bundaberg North 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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