Child Care Marsden

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Marsden 4132. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 11 Centres Pop: 16,347
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Marsden / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
7
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
764
94,808
Population
Total Population
16,347
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.3 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
1,369
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.79
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,300
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.01
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$151
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
185
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Marsden?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 11 child care centres in Marsden. Of these, 7 centres provide Long Day Care offering 764 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 185 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 2,300 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Marsden service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Marsden as at November 2025 stands at a total of 16,347 people, of this 1369 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Marsden was assessed as having 14,795 people with 1,322 of these (8.9%) being children under 5yo. Marsden has seen 142 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Marsden has experienced population growth of approximately 1,552 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Marsden, our latest analysis shows there are 1.8 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 Marsden relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Marsden 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 Marsden and Greater Brisbane?

In Marsden, there are 3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

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

The average LDC in Marsden was approved 10.3 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 Marsden?

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 Marsden 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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