Child Care East Devonport

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for East Devonport 7310. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 4,617
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

East Devonport / Rest of Tas.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
70
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
15
4,125
Population
Total Population
4,617
327,324
Per Place
Persons Per Place
307.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
1.1 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
262
15,766
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
17.47
3.8
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
206
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
13.73
10.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of East Devonport?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in East Devonport. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 15 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 206 enrolments.

What population do these centres in East Devonport service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for East Devonport as at February 2026 stands at a total of 4,617 people, of this 262 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for East Devonport?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census East Devonport was assessed as having 4,384 people with 239 of these (5.5%) being children under 5yo. East Devonport has seen 99 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that East Devonport has experienced population growth of approximately 233 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in East Devonport compare to those in Rest of Tas.?

In East Devonport, our latest analysis shows there are 17.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 3.8 children per place across Rest of Tas..

How do childcare fees in East Devonport relate to those in Rest of Tas.?

Childcare fees in East Devonport average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $152 in Rest of Tas..

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in East Devonport and Rest of Tas.?

In East Devonport, there are 13.7 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 10.7 students per LDC place in Rest of Tas..

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in East Devonport?

The average LDC in East Devonport was approved 1.1 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 East Devonport?

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 East 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.

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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