Child Care East Brisbane

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for East Brisbane 4169. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated May 24, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 6,934
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

East Brisbane / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,034
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
197
95,790
Population
Total Population
6,934
2,838,621
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.8 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
278
170,318
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.41
1.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,162
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
10.97
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$158
$157
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
110
-

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

Development applications around East Brisbane

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

East Brisbane Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of East Brisbane?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in East Brisbane. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 197 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 110 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 2,162 enrolments.
What population do these centres in East Brisbane service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for East Brisbane as at May 2026 stands at a total of 6,934 people, of this 278 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for East Brisbane?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census East Brisbane was assessed as having 6,186 people with 219 of these (3.5%) being children under 5yo. East Brisbane has seen 104 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that East Brisbane has experienced population growth of approximately 748 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in East Brisbane compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In East Brisbane, our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 1.6 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in East Brisbane relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in East Brisbane average $158, which is comparable to the regional average of $157 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in East Brisbane and Greater Brisbane?
In East Brisbane, there are 11 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 East Brisbane?
The average LDC in East Brisbane was approved 8.8 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 East Brisbane?
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 East Brisbane 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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