Child Care Paralowie

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Paralowie 5108. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 13 Centres Pop: 18,473
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Paralowie / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
5
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
334
35,671
Population
Total Population
18,473
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
55.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
1,133
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.39
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,663
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.97
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$150
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
300
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Paralowie?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 13 child care centres in Paralowie. Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 334 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, 3 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten offering 240 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 2,663 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Paralowie service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Paralowie as at November 2025 stands at a total of 18,473 people, of this 1133 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Paralowie was assessed as having 17,504 people with 1,145 of these (6.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Paralowie has experienced population growth of approximately 969 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Paralowie, our latest analysis shows there are 3.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

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

Childcare fees in Paralowie average $150, 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 Paralowie and Greater Adelaide?

In Paralowie, there are 8 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

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

The average LDC in Paralowie was approved 13.2 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 Paralowie?

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 Paralowie 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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