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West End (Brisbane - Qld) / Greater Brisbane
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West End (Brisbane - Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West End (Brisbane - Qld)?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in West End (Brisbane - Qld). Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 302 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 400 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,474 enrolments.
What population do these centres in West End (Brisbane - Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West End (Brisbane - Qld) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 17,662 people, of this 492 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West End (Brisbane - Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West End (Brisbane - Qld) was assessed as having 14,730 people with 512 of these (3.5%) being children under 5yo. West End (Brisbane - Qld) has seen 863 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that West End (Brisbane - Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 2,932 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West End (Brisbane - Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In West End (Brisbane - Qld), 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 West End (Brisbane - Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in West End (Brisbane - Qld) average $145, 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 West End (Brisbane - Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In West End (Brisbane - Qld), there are 4.9 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West End (Brisbane - Qld)?
The average LDC in West End (Brisbane - Qld) was approved 12.8 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 West End (Brisbane - Qld)?
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 West End (Brisbane - Qld) 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.
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