| Id | Name | Type | Places | Approval | Distance (Km) | Day Rate | Availability |
|---|
* Click centres on the map for more detail and custom analysis options.
Key Metrics
Dodges Ferry / Greater Hobart
LDC Providers
1
71
Total LDC Places
50
5,398
Total Population
2,711
259,272
Persons Per Place
54.2
-
Avg Centre Age
14.5 yrs
12 yrs
Population 0-4
157
13,556
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.14
2.5
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Attendance
551
-
School Per LDC Place
11.02
7.5
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$111
$145
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
60
-
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
Last updated:
Approvals Pipeline
Childcare development approvals near Dodges Ferry
Development applications around Dodges Ferry
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.
CC Approvals
—
In the local catchment
Proposed Places
—
Where disclosed
Under Assessment
—
Awaiting determination
Determined
—
Approved or decided
Approvals pipeline
Status, location, timing and project scale
Loading childcare approvals…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Places | Distance | Status |
|---|
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 May 24, 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 May 2026 stands at a total of 2,711 people, of this 157 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 65 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 2.5 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 $111, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $145 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 7.5 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 14.5 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.
Find & Assess a Centre
Search by name, postcode, or address to explore supply & demand for any child care or school catchment in Australia.
1
Search a centreor location
2
Open thecatchment map
3
Run analysis& get report
Explore More
Nearby suburbs & deeper analysis
What will drive demand from here?
Centre supply and current places are an output, not a leading indicator. For the demand-side drivers of this area — population growth, 0–4 cohort trends, dwelling supply, workforce participation and competing development pipeline — open the relevant deep-dive page.