Child Care Richmond

Needs Analysis

Richmond 4822 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 49 children under 5 — around 1.1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated September 21, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 603
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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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Key metrics

Richmond (Richmond - Qld) compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
926
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
44
76,868
Population
Total Population
603
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
13.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.7 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
49
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.11
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
110
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.5
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$151
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
45
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the wider Outback - North region, 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
1
Across the SA3 region
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Decision Notice for a MCU (Child Care Centre)

    Lodged Nov 2023

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

Richmond (Richmond - Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Richmond (Richmond - Qld)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Richmond (Richmond - Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 44 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 45 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 110 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Richmond (Richmond - Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Richmond (Richmond - Qld) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 603 people, of this 49 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Richmond (Richmond - Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Richmond (Richmond - Qld) was assessed as having 578 people with 46 of these (8%) being children under 5yo. Richmond (Richmond - Qld) has seen 100 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Richmond (Richmond - Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 25 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Richmond (Richmond - Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Richmond (Richmond - Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Richmond (Richmond - Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Richmond (Richmond - Qld) average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $151 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Richmond (Richmond - Qld) and Rest of Qld?
In Richmond (Richmond - Qld), there are 2.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.8 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Richmond (Richmond - Qld)?
The average LDC in Richmond (Richmond - Qld) was approved 14.7 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 Richmond (Richmond - Qld)?
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 Richmond (Richmond - 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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