Child Care Gaythorne

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Gaythorne 4051. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 3,580
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Gaythorne / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
298
94,808
Population
Total Population
3,580
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
12
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
204
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.68
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$149
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Gaythorne Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Gaythorne?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Gaythorne. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 298 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Gaythorne service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Gaythorne as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,580 people, of this 204 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Gaythorne?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Gaythorne was assessed as having 3,158 people with 223 of these (7.1%) being children under 5yo. Gaythorne has seen 64 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Gaythorne has experienced population growth of approximately 422 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Gaythorne compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Gaythorne, our latest analysis shows there are 0.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Gaythorne relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Gaythorne average $149, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Gaythorne and Greater Brisbane?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Gaythorne, while there is an average of 4.7 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Gaythorne?

The average LDC in Gaythorne was approved 11.1 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 Gaythorne?

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 Gaythorne 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

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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