Best Suburbs for Childcare in Brisbane 2026
These are the best childcare access suburbs in Brisbane, drawn from SuburbCheck's data on every Brisbane suburb. Ranked by Childcare Score — a national percentile of quality-weighted childcare service density (ACECQA-registered services per 1,000 residents, weighted by NQS rating). A score of 80 or above places a suburb in the top 20% nationally for childcare access and quality. Scores update as new government data is released.
Last updated 12 June 2026.
- 1Sadliers CrossingQLD 4305 · Ipswich1,358 people96
- 2CarbrookQLD 4130 · Logan1,330 people95
- 3Mount GravattQLD 4122 · Brisbane3,733 people94
- 4Hatton ValeQLD 4341 · Lockyer Valley1,555 people93
- 5SheldonQLD 4157 · Redland1,762 people91
- 6ToogoolawahQLD 4313 · Somerset1,200 people91
- 7JimboombaQLD 4280 · Logan7,423 people90
- 8ChurchillQLD 4305 · Ipswich1,842 people89
- 9DayboroQLD 4521 · Moreton Bay2,376 people88
- 10Peak CrossingQLD 4306 · Scenic Rim1,016 people88
- 11GumdaleQLD 4154 · Brisbane2,298 people87
- 12ManlyQLD 4179 · Brisbane4,273 people86
- 13NathanQLD 4111 · Brisbane1,085 people86
- 14IpswichQLD 4305 · Ipswich2,468 people85
- 15HerstonQLD 4006 · Brisbane2,311 people84
- 16CorindaQLD 4075 · Brisbane5,555 people83
- 17KalbarQLD 4309 · Scenic Rim1,246 people83
- 18Waterford WestQLD 4133 · Logan6,942 people83
- 19EnoggeraQLD 4051 · Brisbane5,849 people82
- 20Park RidgeQLD 4125 · Logan8,455 people82
- 21Cannon HillQLD 4170 · Brisbane6,701 people80
- 22GoodnaQLD 4300 · Ipswich10,391 people80
- 23SpringwoodQLD 4127 · Logan9,710 people80
- 24BeaudesertQLD 4285 · Scenic Rim6,752 people79
- 25GeebungQLD 4034 · Brisbane4,850 people79
Frequently asked questions
Which suburb in Brisbane has the best childcare access?
Sadliers Crossing tops SuburbCheck's Childcare Score ranking for Brisbane, with a Childcare Score of 96/100. The score reflects the density of quality-rated childcare services per 1,000 residents, benchmarked against every Australian suburb.
How is the Childcare Score calculated?
The Childcare Score is a national percentile (0–100) based on the density of ACECQA-registered childcare services per 1,000 residents, weighted by NQS rating. Services rated Exceeding or Excellent count more than unrated or Working Towards services. A score of 80 or above puts a suburb in the national top 20% for childcare access and quality.
What types of childcare are included?
The score includes all active ACECQA-registered services: long day care centres, preschools/kindergartens, outside school hours care (OSHC), and family day care. Data is sourced from the ACECQA National Quality Framework Register, updated as new registrations are published.