Child Care Golden Beach

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Golden Beach 4551. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 5,911
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Golden Beach (Qld) / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
52
76,006
Population
Total Population
5,911
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
113.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.8 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
179
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.44
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
579
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
11.13
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$125
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
75
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Golden Beach (Qld) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Golden Beach (Qld)?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Golden Beach (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 52 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 75 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 579 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Golden Beach (Qld) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Golden Beach (Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,911 people, of this 179 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Golden Beach (Qld)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Golden Beach (Qld) was assessed as having 5,646 people with 168 of these (3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Golden Beach (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 265 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Golden Beach (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?

In Golden Beach (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 3.4 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 Golden Beach (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Golden Beach (Qld) average $125, 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 Golden Beach (Qld) and Rest of Qld?

In Golden Beach (Qld), there are 11.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Golden Beach (Qld)?

The average LDC in Golden Beach (Qld) was approved 15.8 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 Golden Beach (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 Golden Beach (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.

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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