Child Care Park Grove

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Park Grove 7320. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 2,742
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Park Grove / Rest of Tas.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
70
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
116
4,125
Population
Total Population
2,742
327,324
Per Place
Persons Per Place
23.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.3 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
140
15,766
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.21
3.8
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
706
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.09
10.7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$134
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
140
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Park Grove?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Park Grove. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 116 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 140 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 706 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Park Grove service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Park Grove as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,742 people, of this 140 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Park Grove?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Park Grove was assessed as having 2,613 people with 140 of these (5.4%) being children under 5yo. Park Grove has seen 41 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Park Grove has experienced population growth of approximately 129 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Park Grove compare to those in Rest of Tas.?

In Park Grove, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.8 children per place across Rest of Tas..

How do childcare fees in Park Grove relate to those in Rest of Tas.?

Childcare fees in Park Grove average $134, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Tas..

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Park Grove and Rest of Tas.?

In Park Grove, there are 6.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.7 students per LDC place in Rest of Tas..

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Park Grove?

The average LDC in Park Grove was approved 14.3 years ago, while across Rest of Tas. the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

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

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 Park Grove 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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