Child Care Leichhardt

Needs Analysis

Leichhardt 4305 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 328 children under 5 — around 4.4 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Brisbane.

Updated September 21, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 4,843
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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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Key metrics

Leichhardt (Qld) compared with Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,037
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
75
96,075
Population
Total Population
4,843
2,879,881
Per Place
Persons Per Place
64.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.7 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
328
161,273
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.37
1.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
330
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.4
4.6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$154
$158
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Leichhardt (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
9
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Minor Change - Community Use (Child Care Centre), Carrying out building work not associated with a material c…

    Lodged Jan 2023

  • Minor Change - Material Change of Use - Community Use (Childcare Centre)

    Lodged May 2022

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

Leichhardt (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Leichhardt (Qld)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Leichhardt (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 330 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Leichhardt (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Leichhardt (Qld) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,843 people, of this 328 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Leichhardt (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Leichhardt (Qld) was assessed as having 4,471 people with 361 of these (8.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Leichhardt (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 372 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Leichhardt (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Leichhardt (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 4.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.6 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Leichhardt (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Leichhardt (Qld) average $154, which is comparable to the regional average of $158 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Leichhardt (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In Leichhardt (Qld), there are 4.4 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 4.6 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Leichhardt (Qld)?
The average LDC in Leichhardt (Qld) was approved 14.7 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 Leichhardt (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 Leichhardt (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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