Child Care Mossman

Needs Analysis

Mossman 4873 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 108 children under 5. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated October 7, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 2,064
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Mossman compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
0
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
0
76,819
Population
Total Population
2,064
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
-
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
- yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
108
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
-
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
996
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
-
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
54
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Mossman

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Mossman, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
2
In the local catchment
Proposed places
60
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Childcare Centre and Community facilities - Place of Worship

    Lodged Oct 2025 60 proposed places

  • Property Address:MCUC 2025_5845 36 Front Street, MOSSMANApplicant Name & Address:The Uniting Church In Austra…

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Mossman Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Mossman?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Mossman. Of these, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 24 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 996 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Mossman service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mossman as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,064 people, of this 108 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Mossman?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mossman was assessed as having 1,935 people with 102 of these (5.3%) being children under 5yo. Mossman has seen 76 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Mossman has experienced population growth of approximately 129 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mossman compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Mossman, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Mossman relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Mossman average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $154 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Mossman and Rest of Qld?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Mossman, while there is an average of 5.8 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Mossman?
The average LDC in Mossman was approved 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 Mossman?
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 Mossman 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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