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Forest Hill (Qld) / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Forest Hill (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Forest Hill (Qld)?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Forest Hill (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 25 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 128 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Forest Hill (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Forest Hill (Qld) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,013 people, of this 47 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Forest Hill (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Forest Hill (Qld) was assessed as having 935 people with 43 of these (4.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Forest Hill (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 78 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Forest Hill (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Forest Hill (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Forest Hill (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Forest Hill (Qld) average $110, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Forest Hill (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In Forest Hill (Qld), there are 5.1 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Forest Hill (Qld)?
The average LDC in Forest Hill (Qld) was approved 16.1 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 Forest Hill (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 Forest Hill (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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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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