Child Care North Stradbroke Island

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for North Stradbroke Island 4183. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 182
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

North Stradbroke Island / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
51
94,808
Population
Total Population
182
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
3.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
9
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.18
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$97
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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North Stradbroke Island Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of North Stradbroke Island?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in North Stradbroke Island. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 51 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in North Stradbroke Island service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for North Stradbroke Island as at August 2025 stands at a total of 182 people, of this 9 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for North Stradbroke Island?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census North Stradbroke Island was assessed as having 181 people with 9 of these (5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that North Stradbroke Island has experienced population growth of approximately 1 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In North Stradbroke Island, our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 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 North Stradbroke Island relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in North Stradbroke Island average $97, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in North Stradbroke Island, while there is an average of 4.7 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in North Stradbroke Island?

The average LDC in North Stradbroke Island was approved 15 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 North Stradbroke Island?

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 North Stradbroke Island 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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