Child Care North Adelaide

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for North Adelaide 5006. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 7,368
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

North Adelaide / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
75
35,671
Population
Total Population
7,368
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
98.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
187
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.49
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
970
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
12.93
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
210
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of North Adelaide?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in North Adelaide. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 120 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 90 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 970 enrolments.

What population do these centres in North Adelaide service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for North Adelaide as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,368 people, of this 187 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for North Adelaide?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census North Adelaide was assessed as having 6,823 people with 184 of these (2.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that North Adelaide has experienced population growth of approximately 545 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in North Adelaide compare to those in Greater Adelaide?

In North Adelaide, our latest analysis shows there are 2.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in North Adelaide relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in North Adelaide average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in North Adelaide and Greater Adelaide?

In North Adelaide, there are 12.9 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 North Adelaide?

The average LDC in North Adelaide was approved 14.2 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 North Adelaide?

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 North Adelaide 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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