Child Care Wishart

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Wishart 4122. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated May 24, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 11,856
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Wishart (Qld) / Greater Brisbane

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,034
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
75
95,790
Population
Total Population
11,856
2,838,621
Per Place
Persons Per Place
158.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.6 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
510
170,318
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
6.8
1.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,077
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
14.36
4.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$162
$157
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Wishart (Qld)

Development applications around Wishart (Qld)

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Proposed Places
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Approved or decided
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Lodged Address Description Places Distance Status

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

Wishart (Qld) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Wishart (Qld)?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Wishart (Qld). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 1,077 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Wishart (Qld) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Wishart (Qld) as at May 2026 stands at a total of 11,856 people, of this 510 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Wishart (Qld)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Wishart (Qld) was assessed as having 11,333 people with 511 of these (4.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Wishart (Qld) has experienced population growth of approximately 523 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Wishart (Qld) compare to those in Greater Brisbane?
In Wishart (Qld), our latest analysis shows there are 6.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.6 children per place across Greater Brisbane.
How do childcare fees in Wishart (Qld) relate to those in Greater Brisbane?
Childcare fees in Wishart (Qld) average $162, which is comparable to the regional average of $157 in Greater Brisbane.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Wishart (Qld) and Greater Brisbane?
In Wishart (Qld), there are 14.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.7 students per LDC place in Greater Brisbane.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Wishart (Qld)?
The average LDC in Wishart (Qld) was approved 14.6 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 Wishart (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 Wishart (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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