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Kings Meadows / Rest of Tas.
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Kings Meadows Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Kings Meadows?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Kings Meadows. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 105 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 575 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Kings Meadows service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kings Meadows as at February 2026 stands at a total of 4,580 people, of this 244 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kings Meadows?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kings Meadows was assessed as having 4,359 people with 238 of these (5.5%) being children under 5yo. Kings Meadows has seen 62 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Kings Meadows has experienced population growth of approximately 221 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kings Meadows compare to those in Rest of Tas.?
In Kings Meadows, our latest analysis shows there are 2.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 3.8 children per place across Rest of Tas..
How do childcare fees in Kings Meadows relate to those in Rest of Tas.?
Childcare fees in Kings Meadows average $151, which is comparable to the regional average of $152 in Rest of Tas..
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kings Meadows and Rest of Tas.?
In Kings Meadows, there are 5.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.7 students per LDC place in Rest of Tas..
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kings Meadows?
The average LDC in Kings Meadows was approved 14.3 years ago, while across Rest of Tas. the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Kings Meadows?
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 Kings Meadows 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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