Child Care Lenah Valley

Needs Analysis

Lenah Valley 7008 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 342 children under 5 — around 2.8 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Hobart.

Updated October 22, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 6,667
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Key metrics

Lenah Valley compared with Greater Hobart

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
70
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
121
5,471
Population
Total Population
6,667
257,841
Per Place
Persons Per Place
55.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.5 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
342
13,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.83
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
754
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.23
7.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$144
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
150
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Lenah Valley

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Lenah Valley, 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
0
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Lenah Valley Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Lenah Valley?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Lenah Valley. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 121 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 150 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 754 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Lenah Valley service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Lenah Valley as at August 2026 stands at a total of 6,667 people, of this 342 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Lenah Valley?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Lenah Valley was assessed as having 6,522 people with 403 of these (6.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Lenah Valley has experienced population growth of approximately 145 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Lenah Valley compare to those in Greater Hobart?
In Lenah Valley, our latest analysis shows there are 2.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Hobart.
How do childcare fees in Lenah Valley relate to those in Greater Hobart?
Childcare fees in Lenah Valley average $144, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $153 in Greater Hobart.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Lenah Valley and Greater Hobart?
In Lenah Valley, there are 6.2 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 7.4 students per LDC place in Greater Hobart.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Lenah Valley?
The average LDC in Lenah Valley was approved 13.5 years ago, while across Greater Hobart the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Lenah Valley?
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 Lenah Valley 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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