Child Care Stapylton

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Stapylton 4207. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 647
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Stapylton / Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
919
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
65
76,269
Population
Total Population
647
2,846,445
Per Place
Persons Per Place
10
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.9 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
19
154,861
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.29
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$160
$150
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Stapylton?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Stapylton. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 65 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Stapylton service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Stapylton as at February 2026 stands at a total of 647 people, of this 19 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Stapylton was assessed as having 430 people with 15 of these (3.5%) being children under 5yo. Stapylton has seen 44 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Stapylton has experienced population growth of approximately 217 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Stapylton, our latest analysis shows there are 0.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.

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

Childcare fees in Stapylton average $160, 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 Stapylton and Rest of Qld?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Stapylton, while there is an average of 5.9 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.

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

The average LDC in Stapylton was approved 10.9 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 Stapylton?

Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Stapylton 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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