Child Care Sandstone Point

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Sandstone Point 4511. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 4,386
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Sandstone Point / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
83
94,808
Population
Total Population
4,386
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
52.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
106
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.28
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$148
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Sandstone Point Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Sandstone Point?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Sandstone Point. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 83 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Sandstone Point service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Sandstone Point as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,386 people, of this 106 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Sandstone Point?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Sandstone Point was assessed as having 4,094 people with 112 of these (2.7%) being children under 5yo. Sandstone Point has seen 202 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Sandstone Point has experienced population growth of approximately 292 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Sandstone Point, our latest analysis shows there are 1.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Sandstone Point relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Sandstone Point average $148, 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 Sandstone Point and Greater Brisbane?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Sandstone Point, while there is an average of 4.7 students per LDC place across Greater Brisbane.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Sandstone Point?

The average LDC in Sandstone Point was approved 10.1 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 Sandstone Point?

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 Sandstone Point 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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