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Railway Estate / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Railway Estate Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Railway Estate?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Railway Estate. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 145 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,013 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Railway Estate service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Railway Estate as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,012 people, of this 162 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Railway Estate?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Railway Estate was assessed as having 2,871 people with 148 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Railway Estate has experienced population growth of approximately 141 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Railway Estate compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Railway Estate, our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Railway Estate relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Railway Estate average $128, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Railway Estate and Rest of Qld?
In Railway Estate, there are 7 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Railway Estate?
The average LDC in Railway Estate was approved 13.2 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 Railway Estate?
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 Railway Estate 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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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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