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Jabiru / Rest of NT
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Jabiru Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Jabiru?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Jabiru. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 59 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 26 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 150 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Jabiru service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Jabiru as at August 2025 stands at a total of 841 people, of this 58 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Jabiru?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Jabiru was assessed as having 755 people with 63 of these (8.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Jabiru has experienced population growth of approximately 86 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Jabiru compare to those in Rest of NT?
In Jabiru, our latest analysis shows there are 1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 children per place across Rest of NT.
How do childcare fees in Jabiru relate to those in Rest of NT?
Childcare fees in Jabiru average $140, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $126 in Rest of NT.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Jabiru and Rest of NT?
In Jabiru, there are 2.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NT.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Jabiru?
The average LDC in Jabiru was approved 14.1 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 Jabiru?
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 Jabiru 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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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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