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Garbutt / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Garbutt Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Garbutt?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Garbutt. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 119 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 95 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Garbutt service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Garbutt as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,532 people, of this 134 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Garbutt?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Garbutt was assessed as having 2,309 people with 118 of these (5.1%) being children under 5yo. Garbutt has seen 83 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Garbutt has experienced population growth of approximately 223 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Garbutt compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Garbutt, our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Garbutt relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Garbutt average $116, 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 Garbutt and Rest of Qld?
In Garbutt, there are 0.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Garbutt?
The average LDC in Garbutt was approved 13.2 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 Garbutt?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Garbutt 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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