Child Care Redbank Plains

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Redbank Plains 4301. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 26 Centres Pop: 28,654
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Redbank Plains / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
13
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
1,325
94,808
Population
Total Population
28,654
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.4 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
2,624
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.98
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
4,344
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.28
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$150
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
483
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Redbank Plains?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 26 child care centres in Redbank Plains. Of these, 13 centres provide Long Day Care offering 1325 places, 4 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 419 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 64 places, and 7 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 4,344 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Redbank Plains service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Redbank Plains as at November 2025 stands at a total of 28,654 people, of this 2624 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Redbank Plains?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Redbank Plains was assessed as having 24,349 people with 2,444 of these (10%) being children under 5yo. Redbank Plains has seen 1135 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Redbank Plains has experienced population growth of approximately 4,305 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Redbank Plains, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Redbank Plains relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Redbank Plains average $150, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

In Redbank Plains, there are 3.3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Redbank Plains?

The average LDC in Redbank Plains was approved 8.4 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 Redbank Plains?

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 Redbank Plains 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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