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Dysart (Qld) / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Dysart (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Dysart (Qld)?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Dysart (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 60 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 50 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 435 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Dysart (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Dysart (Qld) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,193 people, of this 213 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Dysart (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Dysart (Qld) was assessed as having 2,918 people with 207 of these (7.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Dysart (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 275 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Dysart (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Dysart (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 3.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Dysart (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Dysart (Qld) average $82, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Dysart (Qld) and Rest of Qld?
In Dysart (Qld), there are 7.3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Dysart (Qld)?
The average LDC in Dysart (Qld) was approved 14.5 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 Dysart (Qld)?
Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Dysart (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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