Child Care Taringa

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Taringa 4068. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 9,806
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Taringa / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
1,026
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
254
94,808
Population
Total Population
9,806
2,833,198
Per Place
Persons Per Place
38.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.7 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
305
167,131
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.2
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)
$168
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
75
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Taringa?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Taringa. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 254 places, and Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 75 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Taringa service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Taringa as at November 2025 stands at a total of 9,806 people, of this 305 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Taringa was assessed as having 8,732 people with 340 of these (3.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Taringa has experienced population growth of approximately 1,074 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Taringa, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 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 Taringa relate to those in Greater Brisbane?

Childcare fees in Taringa average $168, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Greater Brisbane.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in Taringa, 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 Taringa?

The average LDC in Taringa was approved 11.7 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 Taringa?

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 Taringa 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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