Child Care Norwood

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Norwood 5067. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 7,437
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Norwood (SA) / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
287
35,671
Population
Total Population
7,437
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
25.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.7 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
233
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.81
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
565
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.97
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$144
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
220
-

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

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

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Norwood (SA). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 287 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 220 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 565 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Norwood (SA) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,437 people, of this 233 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Norwood (SA) was assessed as having 6,354 people with 217 of these (3.4%) being children under 5yo. Norwood (SA) has seen 186 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Norwood (SA) has experienced population growth of approximately 1,083 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Norwood (SA) compare to those in Greater Adelaide?

In Norwood (SA), our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in Norwood (SA) relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Norwood (SA) average $144, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Norwood (SA) and Greater Adelaide?

In Norwood (SA), there are 2 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

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

The average LDC in Norwood (SA) was approved 10.7 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 Norwood (SA)?

Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Norwood (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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