Child Care Park Avenue

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Park Avenue 4701. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 5,549
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Park Avenue / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
79
76,006
Population
Total Population
5,549
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
70.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.4 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
363
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.59
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,822
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
23.06
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$151
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
82
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Park Avenue?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Park Avenue. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 79 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 22 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,822 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Park Avenue service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Park Avenue as at August 2025 stands at a total of 5,549 people, of this 363 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Park Avenue?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Park Avenue was assessed as having 5,292 people with 329 of these (6.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Park Avenue has experienced population growth of approximately 257 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Park Avenue compare to those in Rest of Qld?

In Park Avenue, our latest analysis shows there are 4.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

How do childcare fees in Park Avenue relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Park Avenue average $151, which is comparable to the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Park Avenue and Rest of Qld?

In Park Avenue, there are 23.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Park Avenue?

The average LDC in Park Avenue was approved 8.4 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 Park Avenue?

Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Park Avenue 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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