Child Care Braitling

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Braitling 870. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 3,384
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Braitling / Rest of NT

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
28
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
102
1,527
Population
Total Population
3,384
102,920
Per Place
Persons Per Place
33.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
286
7,002
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.8
4.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
304
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.98
10.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$126
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
88
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Braitling?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Braitling. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 102 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 88 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 304 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Braitling service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Braitling as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,384 people, of this 286 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Braitling was assessed as having 3,160 people with 220 of these (7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Braitling has experienced population growth of approximately 224 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Braitling compare to those in Rest of NT?

In Braitling, our latest analysis shows there are 2.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 children per place across Rest of NT.

How do childcare fees in Braitling relate to those in Rest of NT?

Childcare fees in Braitling average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $126 in Rest of NT.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Braitling and Rest of NT?

In Braitling, there are 3 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NT.

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

The average LDC in Braitling was approved 8 years ago, while across Rest of NT the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

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

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 Braitling 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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