Child Care Glenvale

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Glenvale 4350. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 9,152
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Glenvale / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
919
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
199
76,269
Population
Total Population
9,152
2,846,445
Per Place
Persons Per Place
46
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.2 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
653
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.28
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,104
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.55
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$138
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
191
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Glenvale?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Glenvale. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 199 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 145 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 46 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,104 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Glenvale service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Glenvale as at February 2026 stands at a total of 9,152 people, of this 653 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Glenvale was assessed as having 8,120 people with 570 of these (7%) being children under 5yo. Glenvale has seen 219 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Glenvale has experienced population growth of approximately 1,032 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Glenvale compare to those in Rest of Qld?

In Glenvale, our latest analysis shows there are 3.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

How do childcare fees in Glenvale relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Glenvale average $138, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Glenvale and Rest of Qld?

In Glenvale, there are 5.6 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

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

The average LDC in Glenvale was approved 12.2 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 Glenvale?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Glenvale 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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