Child Care Kalbar

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Kalbar 4309. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 1,177
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Kalbar / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
120
94,808
Population
Total Population
1,177
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
9.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.2 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
59
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.49
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
272
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.27
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$151
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
60
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Kalbar?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Kalbar. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 120 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 272 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Kalbar service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kalbar as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,177 people, of this 59 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kalbar was assessed as having 1,246 people with 65 of these (5.2%) being children under 5yo. Kalbar has seen 81 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Kalbar has experienced a population decline of approximately 69 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Kalbar, our latest analysis shows there are 0.5 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 Kalbar relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Kalbar average $151, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

In Kalbar, there are 2.3 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

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

The average LDC in Kalbar was approved 15.2 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 Kalbar?

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 Kalbar 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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