Child Care Landsborough

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Landsborough 4550. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 6,183
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Landsborough (Qld) / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
60
76,006
Population
Total Population
6,183
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
103.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.1 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
400
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
6.67
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
308
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.13
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$97
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
100
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Landsborough (Qld) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Landsborough (Qld)?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Landsborough (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 60 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 75 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 308 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Landsborough (Qld) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Landsborough (Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,183 people, of this 400 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Landsborough (Qld)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Landsborough (Qld) was assessed as having 4,446 people with 260 of these (5.8%) being children under 5yo. Landsborough (Qld) has seen 155 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Landsborough (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 1,737 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Landsborough (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?

In Landsborough (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 6.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

How do childcare fees in Landsborough (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Landsborough (Qld) average $97, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Landsborough (Qld) and Rest of Qld?

In Landsborough (Qld), there are 5.1 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Landsborough (Qld)?

The average LDC in Landsborough (Qld) was approved 16.1 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 Landsborough (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 Landsborough (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.

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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