Child Care Aldgate

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Aldgate 5154. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 3,562
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Aldgate / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
98
35,671
Population
Total Population
3,562
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
36.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
150
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.53
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
380
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.88
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
145
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Aldgate Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Aldgate?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Aldgate. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 98 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 115 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 30 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 380 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Aldgate service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Aldgate as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,562 people, of this 150 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Aldgate?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Aldgate was assessed as having 3,471 people with 144 of these (4.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Aldgate has experienced population growth of approximately 91 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Aldgate compare to those in Greater Adelaide?

In Aldgate, our latest analysis shows there are 1.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in Aldgate relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Aldgate average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Aldgate and Greater Adelaide?

In Aldgate, there are 3.9 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Aldgate?

The average LDC in Aldgate was approved 14.2 years ago, while across Greater Adelaide the typical centre approval is 10 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Aldgate?

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 Aldgate 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

Understanding child care demand requires deep analysis of population growth trends, dwelling supply forecasts, and workforce participation rates. Our detailed suburb profiles provide the complete demographic picture, including census data, building approvals, migration patterns, and economic indicators that drive child care demand in each area.

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