Child Care West Ipswich

Needs Analysis

West Ipswich 4305 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 29 children under 5 — around 0.4 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Brisbane.

Updated September 21, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 535
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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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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

West Ipswich compared with Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,037
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
75
96,075
Population
Total Population
535
2,879,881
Per Place
Persons Per Place
7.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.7 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
29
161,273
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.39
1.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
346
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.61
4.6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$165
$158
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near West Ipswich

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around West Ipswich, 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
7
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Minor Change - Community Use (Child Care Centre), Carrying out building work not associated with a material c…

    Lodged Jan 2023

  • Minor Change - Material Change of Use - Community Use (Childcare Centre)

    Lodged May 2022

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

West Ipswich Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West Ipswich?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in West Ipswich. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 346 enrolments.
What population do these centres in West Ipswich service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Ipswich as at August 2026 stands at a total of 535 people, of this 29 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Ipswich?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Ipswich was assessed as having 512 people with 30 of these (5.9%) being children under 5yo. West Ipswich has seen 15 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that West Ipswich has experienced population growth of approximately 23 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Ipswich compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In West Ipswich, our latest analysis shows there are 0.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.6 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in West Ipswich relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in West Ipswich average $165, which is comparable to the regional average of $158 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in West Ipswich and Greater Brisbane?
In West Ipswich, there are 4.6 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 4.6 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Ipswich?
The average LDC in West Ipswich was approved 14.7 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 West Ipswich?
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 Ipswich 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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