Child Care Eyre

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Eyre 5121. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 1,609
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Eyre / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
97
35,671
Population
Total Population
1,609
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
16.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
3.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
202
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.08
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)
$175
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Eyre?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Eyre. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 97 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Eyre service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Eyre as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,609 people, of this 202 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Eyre?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Eyre was assessed as having 1,113 people with 144 of these (12.9%) being children under 5yo. Eyre has seen 289 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Eyre has experienced population growth of approximately 496 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Eyre compare to those in Greater Adelaide?

In Eyre, our latest analysis shows there are 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in Eyre relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Eyre average $175, 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 Eyre and Greater Adelaide?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Eyre, 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 Eyre?

The average LDC in Eyre was approved 3.2 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 Eyre?

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 Eyre 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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