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Freds Pass / Greater Darwin
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Freds Pass Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Freds Pass?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Freds Pass. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 119 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 105 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 74 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 543 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Freds Pass service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Freds Pass as at August 2025 stands at a total of 11 people, of this 0 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Freds Pass?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Freds Pass was assessed as having 12 people with 0 of these (0%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Freds Pass has experienced a population decline of approximately 1 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Freds Pass compare to those in Greater Darwin?
In Freds Pass, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Darwin.
How do childcare fees in Freds Pass relate to those in Greater Darwin?
Childcare fees in Freds Pass average $134, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $144 in Greater Darwin.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Freds Pass and Greater Darwin?
In Freds Pass, there are 4.6 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 4.5 students per LDC place in Greater Darwin.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Freds Pass?
The average LDC in Freds Pass was approved 14.1 years ago, while across Greater Darwin the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Freds Pass?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Freds Pass 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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