Child Care North Plympton

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for North Plympton 5033. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 3,936
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

North Plympton / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
90
35,671
Population
Total Population
3,936
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
43.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
220
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.44
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$158
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of North Plympton?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in North Plympton. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 90 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in North Plympton service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for North Plympton as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,936 people, of this 220 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census North Plympton was assessed as having 3,610 people with 199 of these (5.5%) being children under 5yo. North Plympton has seen 42 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that North Plympton has experienced population growth of approximately 326 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In North Plympton, our latest analysis shows there are 2.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

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

Childcare fees in North Plympton average $158, which is comparable to the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in North Plympton, while there is an average of 6.4 students per LDC place across Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in North Plympton?

The average LDC in North Plympton was approved 14.1 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 Plympton?

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 North Plympton 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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