Child Care Maitland

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Maitland 5573. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 1,374
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Maitland (SA) / Rest of SA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
85
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
39
5,782
Population
Total Population
1,374
417,454
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
2.8 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
60
20,078
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.54
3.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
619
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
15.87
10
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$136
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
41
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Maitland (SA) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Maitland (SA)?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Maitland (SA). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 39 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 41 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 619 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Maitland (SA) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Maitland (SA) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,374 people, of this 60 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Maitland (SA)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Maitland (SA) was assessed as having 1,312 people with 48 of these (3.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Maitland (SA) has experienced population growth of approximately 62 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Maitland (SA) compare to those in Rest of SA?

In Maitland (SA), our latest analysis shows there are 1.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.5 children per place across Rest of SA.

How do childcare fees in Maitland (SA) relate to those in Rest of SA?

Childcare fees in Maitland (SA) average $136, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of SA.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Maitland (SA) and Rest of SA?

In Maitland (SA), there are 15.9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 10 students per LDC place in Rest of SA.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Maitland (SA)?

The average LDC in Maitland (SA) was approved 2.8 years ago, while across Rest of SA the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Maitland (SA)?

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 Maitland (SA) 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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