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Elizabeth South / Greater Adelaide
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Elizabeth South Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Elizabeth South?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Elizabeth South. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 40 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 62 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 160 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Elizabeth South service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Elizabeth South as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,130 people, of this 230 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Elizabeth South?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Elizabeth South was assessed as having 2,933 people with 190 of these (6.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Elizabeth South has experienced population growth of approximately 197 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Elizabeth South compare to those in Greater Adelaide?
In Elizabeth South, our latest analysis shows there are 5.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.
How do childcare fees in Elizabeth South relate to those in Greater Adelaide?
Childcare fees in Elizabeth South average $150, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Elizabeth South and Greater Adelaide?
In Elizabeth South, there are 4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Elizabeth South?
The average LDC in Elizabeth South was approved 13.1 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 Elizabeth South?
Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Elizabeth South 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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