Child Care Gunn

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Gunn 832. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 2,719
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Gunn / Greater Darwin

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
71
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
120
5,433
Population
Total Population
2,719
153,576
Per Place
Persons Per Place
22.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
3.6 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
206
10,257
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.72
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.5
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$152
$144
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Gunn?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Gunn. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 120 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Gunn service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Gunn as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,719 people, of this 206 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Gunn was assessed as having 2,564 people with 215 of these (8.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Gunn has experienced population growth of approximately 155 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Gunn compare to those in Greater Darwin?

In Gunn, our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Darwin.

How do childcare fees in Gunn relate to those in Greater Darwin?

Childcare fees in Gunn average $152, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $144 in Greater Darwin.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Gunn and Greater Darwin?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Gunn, while there is an average of 4.5 students per LDC place across Greater Darwin.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Gunn?

The average LDC in Gunn was approved 3.6 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 Gunn?

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 Gunn 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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