Child Care Kelso

Needs Analysis

Kelso 4815 is served by 7 child care centres for an estimated 711 children under 5 — around 2.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated September 21, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 11,080
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Kelso (Qld) compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
926
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
324
76,868
Population
Total Population
11,080
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
34.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.2 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
711
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.19
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
327
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.01
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$146
$151
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
124
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Kelso (Qld)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Kelso (Qld), 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
4
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • An impact assessable development application has been submitted for a childcare centre at 2 Treeline Drive, R…

    Lodged Nov 2025

  • Impact Assessable - WITHDRAWN - Shopping Centre, Shop, Service Station, Food and Drink Outlet and Health Care…

    Lodged Jun 2023

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Kelso (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Kelso (Qld)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Kelso (Qld). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 324 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 100 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 24 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 327 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Kelso (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kelso (Qld) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 11,080 people, of this 711 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kelso (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kelso (Qld) was assessed as having 10,599 people with 683 of these (6.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kelso (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 481 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kelso (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Kelso (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 2.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Kelso (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Kelso (Qld) average $146, which is comparable to the regional average of $151 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kelso (Qld) and Rest of Qld?
In Kelso (Qld), there are 1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.8 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kelso (Qld)?
The average LDC in Kelso (Qld) was approved 10.2 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 Kelso (Qld)?
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 Kelso (Qld) 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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