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Richlands (Qld) / Greater Brisbane
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Richlands (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Richlands (Qld)?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Richlands (Qld). Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 645 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Richlands (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Richlands (Qld) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 6,597 people, of this 619 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Richlands (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Richlands (Qld) was assessed as having 5,621 people with 576 of these (10.2%) being children under 5yo. Richlands (Qld) has seen 311 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Richlands (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 976 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Richlands (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Richlands (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Richlands (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Richlands (Qld) average $155, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Richlands (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Richlands (Qld), while there is an average of 4.7 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Richlands (Qld)?
The average LDC in Richlands (Qld) was approved 9.2 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 Richlands (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 Richlands (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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