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Parkwood (Qld) / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Parkwood (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Parkwood (Qld)?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Parkwood (Qld). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 344 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Parkwood (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Parkwood (Qld) as at February 2026 stands at a total of 9,157 people, of this 467 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Parkwood (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Parkwood (Qld) was assessed as having 8,837 people with 405 of these (4.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Parkwood (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 320 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Parkwood (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Parkwood (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Parkwood (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Parkwood (Qld) average $162, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Parkwood (Qld) and Rest of Qld?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Parkwood (Qld), while there is an average of 5.9 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Parkwood (Qld)?
The average LDC in Parkwood (Qld) was approved 12.9 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 Parkwood (Qld)?
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 Parkwood (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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