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Marden / Greater Adelaide
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Marden Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Marden?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Marden. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 110 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 4,906 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Marden service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Marden as at November 2025 stands at a total of 2,900 people, of this 150 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Marden?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Marden was assessed as having 2,645 people with 133 of these (5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Marden has experienced population growth of approximately 255 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Marden compare to those in Greater Adelaide?
In Marden, our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.
How do childcare fees in Marden relate to those in Greater Adelaide?
Childcare fees in Marden average $170, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Marden and Greater Adelaide?
In Marden, there are 44.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Marden?
The average LDC in Marden was approved 8.2 years ago, while across Greater Adelaide the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Marden?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Marden 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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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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