Child Care Lutwyche

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Lutwyche 4030. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 5,443
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Lutwyche / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
109
94,808
Population
Total Population
5,443
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
49.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
6.3 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
186
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.71
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$184
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
25
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Lutwyche?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Lutwyche. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 109 places, and Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Lutwyche service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Lutwyche as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,443 people, of this 186 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Lutwyche was assessed as having 4,610 people with 160 of these (3.5%) being children under 5yo. Lutwyche has seen 276 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Lutwyche has experienced population growth of approximately 833 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Lutwyche, our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Lutwyche relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Lutwyche average $184, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in Lutwyche, while there is an average of 4.7 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.

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

The average LDC in Lutwyche was approved 6.3 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 Lutwyche?

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 Lutwyche 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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