Child Care Riverview

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Riverview 4304. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 3,310
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Riverview (Qld) / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
107
94,808
Population
Total Population
3,310
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
30.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.4 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
219
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.05
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,366
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
12.77
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$159
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
50
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Riverview (Qld) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Riverview (Qld)?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Riverview (Qld). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 107 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 August 2025 stands at a total of 3,310 people, of this 219 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 243 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 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 1.7 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 $156 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 12.8 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 13.4 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.

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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