Child Care Redland Bay

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Redland Bay 4165. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 19,802
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Redland Bay / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
564
94,808
Population
Total Population
19,802
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.6 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
1,051
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.86
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
996
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.77
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$159
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
210
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Redland Bay Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Redland Bay?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Redland Bay. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 564 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 210 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 996 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Redland Bay service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Redland Bay as at August 2025 stands at a total of 19,802 people, of this 1051 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Redland Bay?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Redland Bay was assessed as having 17,056 people with 962 of these (5.6%) being children under 5yo. Redland Bay has seen 827 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Redland Bay has experienced population growth of approximately 2,746 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Redland Bay, our latest analysis shows there are 1.9 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 Redland Bay relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Redland Bay average $159, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

In Redland Bay, there are 1.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Redland Bay?

The average LDC in Redland Bay was approved 10.6 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 Redland Bay?

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 Redland Bay 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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