Child Care West End

Needs Analysis

West End 4810 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 232 children under 5 — around 0.9 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of Qld.

Updated October 7, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 4,011
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

West End (Townsville - Qld) compared with Rest of Qld

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
925
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
257
76,819
Population
Total Population
4,011
2,871,768
Per Place
Persons Per Place
15.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9.5 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
232
152,778
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.9
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
309
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.2
5.8
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$135
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
56
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near West End (Townsville - Qld)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around West End (Townsville - Qld), from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
4
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Impact Assessable - Animal Keeping - Dog Day Care and Grooming Facility

    Lodged Jun 2022

  • Impact Assessable - Child Care Centre (160 children)

    Lodged May 2020

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

West End (Townsville - Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West End (Townsville - Qld)?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in West End (Townsville - Qld). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 257 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 56 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 309 enrolments.
What population do these centres in West End (Townsville - Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West End (Townsville - Qld) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,011 people, of this 232 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West End (Townsville - Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West End (Townsville - Qld) was assessed as having 3,891 people with 204 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that West End (Townsville - Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 120 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West End (Townsville - Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In West End (Townsville - Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in West End (Townsville - Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in West End (Townsville - Qld) average $135, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $154 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in West End (Townsville - Qld) and Rest of Qld?
In West End (Townsville - Qld), there are 1.2 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.8 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West End (Townsville - Qld)?
The average LDC in West End (Townsville - Qld) was approved 9.5 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 West End (Townsville - Qld)?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 (Townsville - 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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