Child Care Hallett Cove

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Hallett Cove 5049. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 14 Centres Pop: 12,729
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Hallett Cove / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
198
35,671
Population
Total Population
12,729
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
64.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.5 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
641
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.24
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,636
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
8.26
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$151
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
326
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Hallett Cove?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 14 child care centres in Hallett Cove. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 198 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 200 places, 3 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten offering 126 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,636 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Hallett Cove service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Hallett Cove as at November 2025 stands at a total of 12,729 people, of this 641 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Hallett Cove?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Hallett Cove was assessed as having 12,512 people with 609 of these (4.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Hallett Cove has experienced population growth of approximately 217 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Hallett Cove, our latest analysis shows there are 3.2 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 Hallett Cove relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Hallett Cove average $151, 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 Hallett Cove and Greater Adelaide?

In Hallett Cove, there are 8.3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Hallett Cove?

The average LDC in Hallett Cove was approved 12.5 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 Hallett Cove?

No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 Hallett Cove 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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