Child Care Stafford

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Stafford 4053. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 7,476
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Stafford / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
157
94,808
Population
Total Population
7,476
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
47.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
469
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.99
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
581
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.7
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$142
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
200
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Stafford?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Stafford. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 157 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 150 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 50 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 581 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Stafford service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Stafford as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,476 people, of this 469 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Stafford?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Stafford was assessed as having 6,978 people with 434 of these (6.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Stafford has experienced population growth of approximately 498 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Stafford, our latest analysis shows there are 3 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 Stafford relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Stafford average $142, 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 Stafford and Greater Brisbane?

In Stafford, there are 3.7 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 Stafford?

The average LDC in Stafford was approved 15.1 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 Stafford?

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 Stafford 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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