Child Care Oakdowns

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Oakdowns 7019. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 1,978
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Oakdowns / Greater Hobart

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
71
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
78
5,379
Population
Total Population
1,978
258,890
Per Place
Persons Per Place
25.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.3 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
169
13,423
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.17
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
7.5
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$159
$144
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Oakdowns?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Oakdowns. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 78 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Oakdowns service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Oakdowns as at February 2026 stands at a total of 1,978 people, of this 169 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Oakdowns was assessed as having 1,897 people with 154 of these (8.1%) being children under 5yo. Oakdowns has seen 42 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Oakdowns has experienced population growth of approximately 81 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Oakdowns compare to those in Greater Hobart?

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

How do childcare fees in Oakdowns relate to those in Greater Hobart?

Childcare fees in Oakdowns average $159, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $144 in Greater Hobart.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Oakdowns and Greater Hobart?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Oakdowns, while there is an average of 7.5 students per LDC place across Greater Hobart.

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

The average LDC in Oakdowns was approved 14.3 years ago, while across Greater Hobart the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Oakdowns?

No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 Oakdowns 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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