Child Care Eastwood

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Eastwood 5063. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 699
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Eastwood (SA) / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
99
35,671
Population
Total Population
699
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
7.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
22
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.22
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$169
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
41
-

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

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

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Eastwood (SA). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 99 places, and Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 41 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Eastwood (SA) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 699 people, of this 22 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Eastwood (SA) was assessed as having 712 people with 24 of these (3.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Eastwood (SA) has experienced a population decline of approximately 13 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Eastwood (SA) compare to those in Greater Adelaide?

In Eastwood (SA), our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in Eastwood (SA) relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Eastwood (SA) average $169, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Eastwood (SA) and Greater Adelaide?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Eastwood (SA), while there is an average of 6.4 students per LDC place across Greater Adelaide.

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

The average LDC in Eastwood (SA) was approved 8.1 years ago, while across Greater Adelaide the typical centre approval is 10 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Eastwood (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 Eastwood (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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