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Willow Vale (Qld) / Rest of Qld
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Willow Vale (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Willow Vale (Qld)?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Willow Vale (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 142 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Willow Vale (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Willow Vale (Qld) as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,668 people, of this 213 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Willow Vale (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Willow Vale (Qld) was assessed as having 2,279 people with 200 of these (8.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Willow Vale (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 389 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Willow Vale (Qld) compare to those in Rest of Qld?
In Willow Vale (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 1.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.1 children per place across Rest of Qld.
How do childcare fees in Willow Vale (Qld) relate to those in Rest of Qld?
Childcare fees in Willow Vale (Qld) average $174, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $150 in Rest of Qld.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Willow Vale (Qld) and Rest of Qld?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Willow Vale (Qld), while there is an average of 5.9 students per LDC place across Rest of Qld.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Willow Vale (Qld)?
The average LDC in Willow Vale (Qld) was approved 6.9 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 Willow Vale (Qld)?
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 Willow Vale (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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