Child Care Coorparoo

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Coorparoo 4151. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 25 Centres Pop: 19,436
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Coorparoo / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
10
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
802
94,808
Population
Total Population
19,436
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
24.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.6 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
934
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.16
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
7,830
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
9.76
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$162
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
559
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Coorparoo?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 25 child care centres in Coorparoo. Of these, 10 centres provide Long Day Care with 802 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 435 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 124 places, and 10 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 10 schools, collectively accommodating 7,830 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Coorparoo service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Coorparoo as at November 2025 stands at a total of 19,436 people, of this 934 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Coorparoo was assessed as having 18,132 people with 902 of these (5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Coorparoo has experienced population growth of approximately 1,304 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Coorparoo compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Coorparoo, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Coorparoo relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Coorparoo average $162, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Coorparoo and Greater Brisbane?

In Coorparoo, there are 9.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

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

The average LDC in Coorparoo was approved 14.6 years ago, while across Greater Brisbane the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Coorparoo?

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 Coorparoo 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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