Child Care Murarrie

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Murarrie 4172. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 5,361
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Murarrie / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
249
94,808
Population
Total Population
5,361
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.2 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
316
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.27
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
57
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0.23
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$158
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
64
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Murarrie?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Murarrie. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 249 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 64 places, 2 centres provide Family Day Care, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 57 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Murarrie service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Murarrie as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,361 people, of this 316 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Murarrie was assessed as having 4,946 people with 311 of these (6.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Murarrie has experienced population growth of approximately 415 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Murarrie, our latest analysis shows there are 1.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Murarrie relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Murarrie average $158, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Murarrie and Greater Brisbane?

In Murarrie, there are 0.2 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 Murarrie?

The average LDC in Murarrie was approved 15.2 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 Murarrie?

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 Murarrie 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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