Child Care Strathpine

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Strathpine 4500. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 13 Centres Pop: 11,463
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Strathpine / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
5
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
462
94,808
Population
Total Population
11,463
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
24.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
727
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.57
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,790
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.87
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$152
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
263
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Strathpine?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 13 child care centres in Strathpine. Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 462 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 180 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 83 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,790 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Strathpine service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Strathpine as at November 2025 stands at a total of 11,463 people, of this 727 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Strathpine was assessed as having 10,647 people with 655 of these (6.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Strathpine has experienced population growth of approximately 816 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Strathpine, our latest analysis shows there are 1.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.7 children per place across Greater Brisbane.

How do childcare fees in Strathpine relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Strathpine average $152, which is comparable to the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

In Strathpine, there are 3.9 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.

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

The average LDC in Strathpine 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 Strathpine?

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 Strathpine 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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