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Robina / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Robina Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Robina?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 19 child care centres in Robina. Of these, 12 centres provide Long Day Care with 1160 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 195 places, and 6 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 6 schools, collectively accommodating 3,046 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Robina service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Robina as at February 2026 stands at a total of 27,717 people, of this 1396 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Robina?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Robina was assessed as having 25,659 people with 1,198 of these (4.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Robina has experienced population growth of approximately 2,058 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Robina compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Robina, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Robina relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Robina average $153, which is comparable to the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Robina and Rest of Qld?
In Robina, there are 2.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Robina?
The average LDC in Robina was approved 12.8 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 Robina?
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 Robina 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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