Child Care Iama Island

Needs Analysis

Iama Island 4875 is served by 1 child care centre for an estimated 24 children under 5. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated October 7, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 277
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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Iama Island compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
0
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
0
76,819
Population
Total Population
277
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
-
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
- yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
24
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
-
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
-
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Iama Island

Childcare development applications on record across the wider SA3 region, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
0
Across the SA3 region
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Iama Island Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Iama Island?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Iama Island. Of these, 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 Iama Island service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Iama Island as at August 2026 stands at a total of 277 people, of this 24 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Iama Island?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Iama Island was assessed as having 275 people with 18 of these (6.5%) being children under 5yo. Iama Island has seen 1 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Iama Island has experienced population growth of approximately 2 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Iama Island compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Iama Island, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Iama Island relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Iama Island average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $154 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Iama Island and Rest of Qld?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Iama Island, while there is an average of 5.8 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Iama Island?
The average LDC in Iama Island was approved 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 Iama Island?
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 Iama Island 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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