Child Care Richlands

Needs Analysis

Richlands 4078 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 495 children under 5 — around 0.8 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Brisbane.

Updated October 7, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 7,124
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Richlands (Qld) compared with Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
5
1,035
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
645
95,997
Population
Total Population
7,124
2,879,881
Per Place
Persons Per Place
11
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9.5 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
495
161,273
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.77
1.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$162
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Richlands (Qld)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Richlands (Qld), from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
51
In the local catchment
Proposed places
1,603
Where disclosed
Under assessment
3
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Material Change of Use - Your Realty Pty Ltd (Primary Applicant), Town Planning Alliance (Consultant)

    Lodged Jul 2026 120 proposed places
  • Under assessment

    An application for a Material Change of Use has been submitted by Your Realty Pty Ltd for 197 Blunder Rd, Dur…

    Lodged Mar 2026 120 proposed places

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Richlands (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Richlands (Qld)?
As of our last update on October 7, 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 2026 stands at a total of 7,124 people, of this 495 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 392 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 1,503 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 0.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.6 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 $164, which is comparable to the regional average of $162 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 4.6 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 9.5 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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