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Fernvale (Qld) / Greater Brisbane
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Fernvale (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Fernvale (Qld)?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Fernvale (Qld). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 174 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 42 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 22 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 495 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Fernvale (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Fernvale (Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,059 people, of this 299 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Fernvale (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Fernvale (Qld) was assessed as having 3,629 people with 257 of these (7.1%) being children under 5yo. Fernvale (Qld) has seen 96 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Fernvale (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 430 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Fernvale (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Fernvale (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Fernvale (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Fernvale (Qld) average $242, which is significantly higher than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Fernvale (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In Fernvale (Qld), there are 2.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Fernvale (Qld)?
The average LDC in Fernvale (Qld) was approved 8.2 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 Fernvale (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 Fernvale (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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