Child Care Sadliers Crossing

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Sadliers Crossing 4305. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 1,325
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Sadliers Crossing / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
138
94,808
Population
Total Population
1,325
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
9.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.3 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
68
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.49
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
347
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.51
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$154
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
114
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Sadliers Crossing Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Sadliers Crossing?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Sadliers Crossing. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 138 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 90 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 24 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 347 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Sadliers Crossing service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Sadliers Crossing as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,325 people, of this 68 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Sadliers Crossing?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Sadliers Crossing was assessed as having 1,358 people with 63 of these (4.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Sadliers Crossing has experienced a population decline of approximately 33 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Sadliers Crossing compare to those in Greater Brisbane?

In Sadliers Crossing, our latest analysis shows there are 0.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Sadliers Crossing relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Sadliers Crossing average $154, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Sadliers Crossing and Greater Brisbane?

In Sadliers Crossing, there are 2.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Sadliers Crossing?

The average LDC in Sadliers Crossing was approved 8.3 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 Sadliers Crossing?

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 Sadliers Crossing 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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