Child Care Rockhampton City

Needs Analysis

Rockhampton City 4700 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 132 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: 2,046
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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

Rockhampton City compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
926
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
117
76,868
Population
Total Population
2,046
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
17.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.7 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
132
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.13
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
105
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0.9
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$142
$151
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Rockhampton City

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Rockhampton City, 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
16
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
14
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Childcare Centre (90 Children)

    Lodged Nov 2023
  • Approved

    Childcare Centre and Operational Works for Advertising Devices

    Lodged Mar 2022

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

Rockhampton City Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Rockhampton City?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Rockhampton City. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 117 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 105 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Rockhampton City service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Rockhampton City as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,046 people, of this 132 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Rockhampton City?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Rockhampton City was assessed as having 2,059 people with 82 of these (4%) being children under 5yo. Rockhampton City has seen 71 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Rockhampton City has experienced a population decline of approximately 13 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Rockhampton City compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Rockhampton City, 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 Rockhampton City relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Rockhampton City average $142, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $151 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Rockhampton City and Rest of Qld?
In Rockhampton City, there are 0.9 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 Rockhampton City?
The average LDC in Rockhampton City 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 Rockhampton City?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Rockhampton City 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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