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Devonport / Rest of Tas.
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Devonport Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Devonport?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 16 child care centres in Devonport. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 335 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 120 places, and 9 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 9 schools, collectively accommodating 3,599 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Devonport service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Devonport as at February 2026 stands at a total of 14,881 people, of this 718 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Devonport?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Devonport was assessed as having 14,481 people with 730 of these (5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Devonport has experienced population growth of approximately 400 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Devonport compare to those in Rest of Tas.?
In Devonport, our latest analysis shows there are 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.8 children per place across Rest of Tas..
How do childcare fees in Devonport relate to those in Rest of Tas.?
Childcare fees in Devonport average $174, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Tas..
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Devonport and Rest of Tas.?
In Devonport, there are 10.7 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 10.7 students per LDC place in Rest of Tas..
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Devonport?
The average LDC in Devonport was approved 14.3 years ago, while across Rest of Tas. the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Devonport?
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 Devonport 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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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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