Child Care Manbulloo

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Manbulloo 852. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 19
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Manbulloo / Rest of NT

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
28
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
44
1,527
Population
Total Population
19
102,920
Per Place
Persons Per Place
0.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
0
7,002
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0
4.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
10.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$126
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Manbulloo Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Manbulloo?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Manbulloo. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 44 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Manbulloo service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Manbulloo as at August 2025 stands at a total of 19 people, of this 0 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Manbulloo?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Manbulloo was assessed as having 14 people with 0 of these (0%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Manbulloo has experienced population growth of approximately 5 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Manbulloo compare to those in Rest of NT?

In Manbulloo, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 children per place across Rest of NT.

How do childcare fees in Manbulloo relate to those in Rest of NT?

Childcare fees in Manbulloo average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $126 in Rest of NT.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Manbulloo and Rest of NT?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Manbulloo, while there is an average of 10.3 students per LDC place across Rest of NT.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Manbulloo?

The average LDC in Manbulloo was approved 14.1 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 Manbulloo?

Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Manbulloo 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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