Child Care Cannon Valley

Needs Analysis

Cannon Valley 4800 is served by 1 child care centre for an estimated 72 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 1 Centres Pop: 1,534
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Key metrics

Cannon Valley compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
116
76,819
Population
Total Population
1,534
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
13.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
72
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.62
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$161
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

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

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Cannon Valley Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Cannon Valley?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Cannon Valley. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 116 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Cannon Valley service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Cannon Valley as at August 2026 stands at a total of 1,534 people, of this 72 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Cannon Valley?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Cannon Valley was assessed as having 1,131 people with 81 of these (7.2%) being children under 5yo. Cannon Valley has seen 130 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Cannon Valley has experienced population growth of approximately 403 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Cannon Valley compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Cannon Valley, 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 Cannon Valley relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Cannon Valley average $161, 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 Cannon Valley and Rest of Qld?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Cannon Valley, while there is an average of 5.8 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Cannon Valley?
The average LDC in Cannon Valley was approved 14.8 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 Cannon Valley?
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 Cannon Valley 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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