Child Care Indooroopilly

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Indooroopilly 4068. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 16 Centres Pop: 15,716
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Indooroopilly / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
7
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
609
94,808
Population
Total Population
15,716
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
25.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.3 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
491
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.81
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
8,934
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
14.67
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$148
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
470
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Indooroopilly?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 16 child care centres in Indooroopilly. Of these, 7 centres provide Long Day Care offering 609 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 470 places, and 6 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 6 schools, collectively accommodating 8,934 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Indooroopilly service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Indooroopilly as at November 2025 stands at a total of 15,716 people, of this 491 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Indooroopilly was assessed as having 13,622 people with 574 of these (4.2%) being children under 5yo. Indooroopilly has seen 274 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Indooroopilly has experienced population growth of approximately 2,094 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Indooroopilly compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Indooroopilly, our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 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 Indooroopilly relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Indooroopilly average $148, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Indooroopilly and Greater Brisbane?

In Indooroopilly, there are 14.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

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

The average LDC in Indooroopilly was approved 13.3 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 Indooroopilly?

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 Indooroopilly 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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