Child Care Ghan

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Ghan 872. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated May 24, 2026 0 Centres Pop: 132
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Ghan / Rest of NT

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
0
27
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
0
1,468
Population
Total Population
132
103,573
Per Place
Persons Per Place
-
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
- yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
8
7,011
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
-
4.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
-
10.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$127
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Ghan

Development applications around Ghan

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Proposed Places
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Approved or decided
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Lodged Address Description Places Distance Status

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Ghan Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Ghan?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are no recorded child care centres in Ghan.
What population do these centres in Ghan service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Ghan as at May 2026 stands at a total of 132 people, of this 8 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Ghan?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Ghan was assessed as having 132 people with 8 of these (6.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Ghan has experienced no net change in population from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Ghan compare to those in Rest of NT?
In Ghan, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.9 children per place across Rest of NT.
How do childcare fees in Ghan relate to those in Rest of NT?
Childcare fees in Ghan average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $127 in Rest of NT.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Ghan and Rest of NT?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Ghan, while there is an average of 10.7 students per LDC place across Rest of NT.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Ghan?
The average LDC in Ghan was approved years ago, while across Rest of NT the typical centre approval is 11 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Ghan?
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 Ghan 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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