Child Care Cannonvale

Needs Analysis

Cannonvale 4802 is served by 9 child care centres for an estimated 361 children under 5 — around 1.4 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated October 22, 2026 9 Centres Pop: 7,631
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Key metrics

Cannonvale compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
262
76,880
Population
Total Population
7,631
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
29.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.9 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
361
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.38
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,112
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.24
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$161
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
93
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Cannonvale, 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.

Cannonvale Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Cannonvale?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 9 child care centres in Cannonvale. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 262 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 69 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 24 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,112 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Cannonvale service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Cannonvale as at August 2026 stands at a total of 7,631 people, of this 361 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Cannonvale?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Cannonvale was assessed as having 6,596 people with 402 of these (6.1%) being children under 5yo. Cannonvale has seen 208 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Cannonvale has experienced population growth of approximately 1,035 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Cannonvale compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Cannonvale, our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Cannonvale relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Cannonvale 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 Cannonvale and Rest of Qld?
In Cannonvale, there are 4.2 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.8 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Cannonvale?
The average LDC in Cannonvale was approved 11.9 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 Cannonvale?
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 Cannonvale 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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