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Milton (Qld) / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Milton (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Milton (Qld)?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Milton (Qld). Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 320 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 180 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 696 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Milton (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Milton (Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,960 people, of this 120 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Milton (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Milton (Qld) was assessed as having 3,144 people with 113 of these (3.6%) being children under 5yo. Milton (Qld) has seen 163 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Milton (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 816 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Milton (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Milton (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 0.4 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 Milton (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Milton (Qld) average $170, 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 Milton (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In Milton (Qld), there are 2.2 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 Milton (Qld)?
The average LDC in Milton (Qld) was approved 13.2 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 Milton (Qld)?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Milton (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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