Child Care Larapinta

Needs Analysis

Larapinta 872 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 218 children under 5 — around 3.1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NT.

Updated October 7, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 2,947
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Larapinta (NT) compared with Rest of NT

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
27
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
70
1,492
Population
Total Population
2,947
105,566
Per Place
Persons Per Place
42.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9.6 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
218
6,988
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.11
4.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
385
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.5
10.5
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$124
$130
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
163
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Larapinta (NT)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Larapinta (NT), from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
1
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Extension to existing preschool (additional classroom)

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Larapinta (NT) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Larapinta (NT)?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Larapinta (NT). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 70 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 80 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 83 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 385 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Larapinta (NT) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Larapinta (NT) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,947 people, of this 218 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Larapinta (NT)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Larapinta (NT) was assessed as having 2,368 people with 205 of these (8.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Larapinta (NT) has experienced population growth of approximately 579 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Larapinta (NT) compare to those in Rest of NT?
In Larapinta (NT), our latest analysis shows there are 3.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 4.7 children per place across Rest of NT.
How do childcare fees in Larapinta (NT) relate to those in Rest of NT?
Childcare fees in Larapinta (NT) average $124, which is comparable to the regional average of $130 in Rest of NT.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Larapinta (NT) and Rest of NT?
In Larapinta (NT), there are 5.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.5 students per LDC place in Rest of NT.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Larapinta (NT)?
The average LDC in Larapinta (NT) was approved 9.6 years ago, while across Rest of NT the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Larapinta (NT)?
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 Larapinta (NT) 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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