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Herston / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Herston Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Herston?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Herston. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 314 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Herston service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Herston as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,784 people, of this 106 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Herston?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Herston was assessed as having 2,311 people with 104 of these (4.5%) being children under 5yo. Herston has seen 33 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Herston has experienced population growth of approximately 473 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Herston compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Herston, our latest analysis shows there are 0.3 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 Herston relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Herston 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 Herston and Greater Brisbane?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Herston, 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 Herston?
The average LDC in Herston was approved 11.9 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 Herston?
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 Herston 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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