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Macleay Island / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Macleay Island Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Macleay Island?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Macleay Island. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 99 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 149 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Macleay Island service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Macleay Island as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,767 people, of this 74 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Macleay Island?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Macleay Island was assessed as having 3,193 people with 62 of these (1.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Macleay Island has experienced population growth of approximately 574 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Macleay Island compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Macleay Island, our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 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 Macleay Island relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Macleay Island 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 Macleay Island and Greater Brisbane?
In Macleay Island, there are 1.5 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 Macleay Island?
The average LDC in Macleay Island was approved 15.6 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 Macleay Island?
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 Macleay Island 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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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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