Child Care Clifton

Needs Analysis

Clifton 4361 is served by 4 child care centres for an estimated 97 children under 5 — around 1.9 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: 1,608
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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

Clifton (Qld) compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
51
76,819
Population
Total Population
1,608
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
31.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
97
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.9
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
431
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
8.45
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$145
$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 Clifton (Qld)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Clifton (Qld), 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.

Clifton (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Clifton (Qld)?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Clifton (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 51 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 431 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Clifton (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Clifton (Qld) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 1,608 people, of this 97 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Clifton (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Clifton (Qld) was assessed as having 1,490 people with 74 of these (5%) being children under 5yo. Clifton (Qld) has seen 30 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Clifton (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 118 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Clifton (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Clifton (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Clifton (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Clifton (Qld) average $145, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $154 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Clifton (Qld) and Rest of Qld?
In Clifton (Qld), there are 8.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.8 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Clifton (Qld)?
The average LDC in Clifton (Qld) 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 Clifton (Qld)?
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 Clifton (Qld) 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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