Child Care Bakewell

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Bakewell 832. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 3,350
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Bakewell / Greater Darwin

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
71
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
211
5,433
Population
Total Population
3,350
153,576
Per Place
Persons Per Place
15.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
259
10,257
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.23
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
653
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.09
4.5
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$157
$144
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
290
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Bakewell?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Bakewell. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 211 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 224 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 66 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 653 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Bakewell service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bakewell as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,350 people, of this 259 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bakewell was assessed as having 3,091 people with 245 of these (7.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Bakewell has experienced population growth of approximately 259 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Bakewell compare to those in Greater Darwin?

In Bakewell, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Darwin.

How do childcare fees in Bakewell relate to those in Greater Darwin?

Childcare fees in Bakewell average $157, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $144 in Greater Darwin.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bakewell and Greater Darwin?

In Bakewell, there are 3.1 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 4.5 students per LDC place in Greater Darwin.

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

The average LDC in Bakewell was approved 14.1 years ago, while across Greater Darwin the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

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

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 Bakewell 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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