Child Care Stanthorpe

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Stanthorpe 4380. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 5,442
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Stanthorpe / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
918
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
136
76,006
Population
Total Population
5,442
2,846,071
Per Place
Persons Per Place
40
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.5 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
228
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.68
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,318
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
9.69
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$165
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
53
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Stanthorpe?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Stanthorpe. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 136 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 23 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,318 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Stanthorpe service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Stanthorpe as at August 2025 stands at a total of 5,442 people, of this 228 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Stanthorpe was assessed as having 5,286 people with 187 of these (3.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Stanthorpe has experienced population growth of approximately 156 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Stanthorpe compare to those in Rest of Qld?

In Stanthorpe, our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

How do childcare fees in Stanthorpe relate to those in Rest of Qld?

Childcare fees in Stanthorpe average $165, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Stanthorpe and Rest of Qld?

In Stanthorpe, there are 9.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Stanthorpe?

The average LDC in Stanthorpe was approved 14.5 years ago, while across Rest of Qld the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Stanthorpe?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Stanthorpe 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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