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Childcare & Early Learning franchise opportunities in Mackay

Childcare & Early Learning opportunity score44/100
Demand: MediumCompetition: HighGrowth: Low
Mackay’s 118,000 residents are served by about 7 childcare & early learning operators — the market is well-served (one operator per 16,857 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 19,100). 8 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $50,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Mackay

Croc's Playcentre

$350K–$500K · fixed-fee model

GymbaROO-KindyROO

Not published · fixed-fee model

Hey Dee Ho

$50K–$100K · fixed-fee model

JUMP! Swim Schools

Not published · fixed-fee model

Kelly Sports

Not published · fixed-fee model

MyFirstGym

From $250K · fixed-fee model

Ninja Parc

$450K–$950K · fixed-fee model

Soccajoeys

Not published · fixed-fee model

Mackay market intelligence

118,000Population (ABS 2021)
$96,400Median household income
+5.1%5-year growth
7Childcare & Early Learning operators (OSM)

Suitability: Saturated the market is well-served (one operator per 16,857 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 19,100).

In the full Mackay Location Report ($79)
🔒 Per-operator revenue estimate (Childcare & Early Learning)Locked
🔒 Commercial rent benchmarks — Mackay trade areaLocked
🔒 Site shortlist & drive-time isochronesLocked
🔒 Comparable-suburb alternatives with lower competitionLocked
Get the Mackay Location Report — $79

Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: live OpenStreetMap data (2026-07-31). See methodology. Full Mackay opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackay a good place to open a childcare & early learning franchise?

Mackay scores 44/100 for childcare & early learning franchise viability. It has 118,000 residents and about 7 existing childcare & early learning operators — the market is well-served (one operator per 16,857 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 19,100). 8 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Saturated.

How much does a childcare & early learning franchise in Mackay cost?

Entry starts from $50,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Mackay. Category-wide, Childcare & Early Learning franchises run $300,000–$1,200,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=34).

How many childcare & early learning businesses are in Mackay?

OpenStreetMap lists about 7 childcare & early learning operators in the Mackay trade area — a well-served market.

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