Child Care Kent Town

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Kent Town 5071. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 1,610
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Kent Town / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
180
35,671
Population
Total Population
1,610
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
8.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
32
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.18
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,142
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.34
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
120
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Kent Town?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Kent Town. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 180 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 120 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 1,142 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Kent Town service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kent Town as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,610 people, of this 32 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kent Town?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kent Town was assessed as having 1,443 people with 32 of these (2.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kent Town has experienced population growth of approximately 167 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Kent Town, our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in Kent Town relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Kent Town average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kent Town and Greater Adelaide?

In Kent Town, there are 6.3 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kent Town?

The average LDC in Kent Town was approved 14.1 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 Kent Town?

Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Kent Town 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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