Child Care Garbutt

Needs Analysis

Garbutt 4814 is served by 4 child care centres for an estimated 145 children under 5 — around 1.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated October 7, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 2,520
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Garbutt compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
119
76,819
Population
Total Population
2,520
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
145
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.22
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
95
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0.8
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$119
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Garbutt, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
16
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Referral Agency Response - Building Act - Childcare Centre over Council Sewer Main

    Lodged Sep 2025

  • Code Assessable - Child Care Centre (75 Children)

    Lodged Oct 2023

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

Garbutt Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Garbutt?
As of our last update on October 7, 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 August 2026 stands at a total of 2,520 people, of this 145 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 111 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 211 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 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 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 $119, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $154 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 5.8 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 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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