Child Care Burdell

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Burdell 4818. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 15 Centres Pop: 8,820
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Burdell / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
564
76,006
Population
Total Population
8,820
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
15.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
899
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.59
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,954
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.46
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$146
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
481
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Burdell?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 15 child care centres in Burdell. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 564 places, 4 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 453 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 28 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,954 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Burdell service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Burdell as at August 2025 stands at a total of 8,820 people, of this 899 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Burdell?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Burdell was assessed as having 7,171 people with 794 of these (11.1%) being children under 5yo. Burdell has seen 488 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Burdell has experienced population growth of approximately 1,649 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Burdell, 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 Burdell relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Burdell average $146, which is comparable to the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

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

In Burdell, there are 3.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Burdell?

The average LDC in Burdell was approved 9 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 Burdell?

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 Burdell 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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