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Mandalay / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Mandalay Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Mandalay?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Mandalay. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 88 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Mandalay service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mandalay as at August 2025 stands at a total of 365 people, of this 36 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Mandalay?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mandalay was assessed as having 338 people with 34 of these (10.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Mandalay has experienced population growth of approximately 27 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mandalay compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Mandalay, our latest analysis shows there are 0.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Mandalay relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Mandalay average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Mandalay and Rest of Qld?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Mandalay, while there is an average of 5.9 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Mandalay?
The average LDC in Mandalay was approved 3.6 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 Mandalay?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Mandalay 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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