Child Care Dodges Ferry

Needs Analysis

Dodges Ferry 7173 is served by 4 child care centres for an estimated 153 children under 5 — around 3.1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Hobart.

Updated October 22, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 2,725
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Key metrics

Dodges Ferry compared with Greater Hobart

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
70
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
50
5,471
Population
Total Population
2,725
257,841
Per Place
Persons Per Place
54.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
153
13,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.06
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
551
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
11.02
7.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$155
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
60
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Dodges Ferry, 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.

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Childcare approvals
1
In the local catchment
Proposed places
45
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Lipscombe Child Care Services seeks to expand its existing facility by reusing the former Telstra exchange bu…

    Lodged Jul 2026 45 proposed places

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

Dodges Ferry Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Dodges Ferry?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Dodges Ferry. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 50 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 551 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Dodges Ferry service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Dodges Ferry as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,725 people, of this 153 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Dodges Ferry?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Dodges Ferry was assessed as having 2,646 people with 144 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Dodges Ferry has experienced population growth of approximately 79 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Dodges Ferry compare to those in Greater Hobart?
In Dodges Ferry, our latest analysis shows there are 3.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Hobart.
How do childcare fees in Dodges Ferry relate to those in Greater Hobart?
Childcare fees in Dodges Ferry average $155, which is comparable to the regional average of $153 in Greater Hobart.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Dodges Ferry and Greater Hobart?
In Dodges Ferry, there are 11 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 7.4 students per LDC place in Greater Hobart.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Dodges Ferry?
The average LDC in Dodges Ferry was approved 14.8 years ago, while across Greater Hobart the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Dodges Ferry?
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 Dodges Ferry 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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