Child Care Rosewood

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Rosewood 4340. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 3,943
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Rosewood (Qld) / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
95
94,808
Population
Total Population
3,943
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
41.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.3 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
246
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.59
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,020
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
10.74
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$140
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
100
-

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

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

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Rosewood (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 95 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 75 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,020 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Rosewood (Qld) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Rosewood (Qld) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,943 people, of this 246 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Rosewood (Qld)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Rosewood (Qld) was assessed as having 3,263 people with 198 of these (6.1%) being children under 5yo. Rosewood (Qld) has seen 143 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Rosewood (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 680 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Rosewood (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Rosewood (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 2.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Rosewood (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Rosewood (Qld) average $140, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Rosewood (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?

In Rosewood (Qld), there are 10.7 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 Rosewood (Qld)?

The average LDC in Rosewood (Qld) was approved 16.3 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 Rosewood (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 Rosewood (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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