Child Care Larapinta

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Larapinta 875. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 2,872
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Larapinta (NT) / Rest of NT

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
28
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
70
1,527
Population
Total Population
2,872
102,920
Per Place
Persons Per Place
41
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.9 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
234
7,002
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.34
4.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
385
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.5
10.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$113
$126
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
163
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Larapinta (NT) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Larapinta (NT)?

As of our last update on January 30, 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 2025 stands at a total of 2,872 people, of this 234 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 504 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 3.3 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 $113, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $126 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 10.3 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 8.9 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 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.

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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