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West Mackay / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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West Mackay Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West Mackay?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in West Mackay. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 302 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 199 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 69 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,706 enrolments.
What population do these centres in West Mackay service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Mackay as at February 2026 stands at a total of 6,678 people, of this 372 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Mackay?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Mackay was assessed as having 6,536 people with 343 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that West Mackay has experienced population growth of approximately 142 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Mackay compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In West Mackay, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in West Mackay relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in West Mackay average $145, which is comparable to the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in West Mackay and Rest of Qld?
In West Mackay, there are 5.7 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Mackay?
The average LDC in West Mackay was approved 8.9 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 Mackay?
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 Mackay 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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