Child Care Samford Village

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Samford Village 4520. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 1,196
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Samford Village / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
205
94,808
Population
Total Population
1,196
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
5.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.7 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
37
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.18
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
616
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$111
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
190
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Samford Village Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Samford Village?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Samford Village. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 205 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 165 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 616 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Samford Village service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Samford Village as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,196 people, of this 37 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Samford Village?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Samford Village was assessed as having 819 people with 35 of these (4.3%) being children under 5yo. Samford Village has seen 126 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Samford Village has experienced population growth of approximately 377 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Samford Village, our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 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 Samford Village relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Samford Village average $111, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

In Samford Village, there are 3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Samford Village?

The average LDC in Samford Village was approved 10.7 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 Samford Village?

No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 Samford Village 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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