Child Care Clare

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Clare 5453. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 9 Centres Pop: 3,335
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Clare (SA) / Rest of SA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
85
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
179
5,782
Population
Total Population
3,335
417,454
Per Place
Persons Per Place
18.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
204
20,078
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.14
3.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,035
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.78
10
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$123
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
115
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Clare (SA) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Clare (SA)?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 9 child care centres in Clare (SA). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 179 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 75 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 1,035 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Clare (SA) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Clare (SA) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,335 people, of this 204 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Clare (SA)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Clare (SA) was assessed as having 3,238 people with 178 of these (5.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Clare (SA) has experienced population growth of approximately 97 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Clare (SA) compare to those in Rest of SA?

In Clare (SA), our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.5 children per place across Rest of SA.

How do childcare fees in Clare (SA) relate to those in Rest of SA?

Childcare fees in Clare (SA) average $123, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of SA.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Clare (SA) and Rest of SA?

In Clare (SA), there are 5.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10 students per LDC place in Rest of SA.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Clare (SA)?

The average LDC in Clare (SA) was approved 14.1 years ago, while across Rest of SA the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Clare (SA)?

Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Clare (SA) 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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