Child Care Berrimah

Needs Analysis

Berrimah 828 is served by 10 child care centres for an estimated 126 children under 5 — around 0.9 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Darwin.

Updated October 7, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 2,144
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Berrimah compared with Greater Darwin

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
69
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
149
5,289
Population
Total Population
2,144
159,966
Per Place
Persons Per Place
14.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.2 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
126
10,494
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.85
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,120
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.52
4.6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$149
$147
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
119
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Berrimah

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Berrimah, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
1
In the local catchment
Proposed places
116
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • HTELC Pty Ltd is proposing a 116-place childcare centre within the Northcrest residential estate in Berrimah.…

    116 proposed places

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

Berrimah Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Berrimah?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Berrimah. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 149 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 104 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 15 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,120 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Berrimah service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Berrimah as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,144 people, of this 126 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Berrimah?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Berrimah was assessed as having 1,199 people with 82 of these (6.8%) being children under 5yo. Berrimah has seen 435 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Berrimah has experienced population growth of approximately 945 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Berrimah compare to those in Greater Darwin?
In Berrimah, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Greater Darwin.
How do childcare fees in Berrimah relate to those in Greater Darwin?
Childcare fees in Berrimah average $149, which is comparable to the regional average of $147 in Greater Darwin.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Berrimah and Greater Darwin?
In Berrimah, there are 7.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.6 students per LDC place in Greater Darwin.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Berrimah?
The average LDC in Berrimah was approved 13.2 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 Berrimah?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Berrimah 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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