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Key Metrics
Riverview (Qld) / Greater Brisbane
LDC Providers
1
1,034
Total LDC Places
65
95,790
Total Population
3,299
2,838,621
Persons Per Place
50.8
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Avg Centre Age
15.7 yrs
11 yrs
Population 0-4
218
170,318
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.35
1.6
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Attendance
1,366
-
School Per LDC Place
21.02
4.7
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$159
$157
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
50
-
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline
Childcare development approvals near Riverview (Qld)
Development applications around Riverview (Qld)
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CC Approvals
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In the local catchment
Proposed Places
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Where disclosed
Under Assessment
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Awaiting determination
Determined
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Approved or decided
Approvals pipeline
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Riverview (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Riverview (Qld)?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Riverview (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 65 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 50 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,366 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Riverview (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Riverview (Qld) as at May 2026 stands at a total of 3,299 people, of this 218 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Riverview (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Riverview (Qld) was assessed as having 3,067 people with 182 of these (5.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Riverview (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 232 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Riverview (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Riverview (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 3.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.6 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Riverview (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Riverview (Qld) average $159, which is comparable to the regional average of $157 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Riverview (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In Riverview (Qld), there are 21 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Riverview (Qld)?
The average LDC in Riverview (Qld) was approved 15.7 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 Riverview (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 Riverview (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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Centre supply and current places are an output, not a leading indicator. For the demand-side drivers of this area — population growth, 0–4 cohort trends, dwelling supply, workforce participation and competing development pipeline — open the relevant deep-dive page.