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Hendra / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Hendra Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Hendra?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Hendra. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 139 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 105 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 844 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Hendra service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Hendra as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,155 people, of this 317 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Hendra?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Hendra was assessed as having 4,914 people with 352 of these (7.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Hendra has experienced population growth of approximately 241 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Hendra compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Hendra, our latest analysis shows there are 2.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Hendra relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Hendra average $165, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Hendra and Greater Brisbane?
In Hendra, there are 6.1 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Hendra?
The average LDC in Hendra was approved 8.3 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 Hendra?
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 Hendra 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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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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