Child Care Queenstown

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Queenstown 5278. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 2,126
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Queenstown (SA) / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
91
35,671
Population
Total Population
2,126
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
23.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
106
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.16
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
243
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.67
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$110
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
60
-

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

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

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Queenstown (SA). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 91 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, a single centre providing Preschool/Kindergarten, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 243 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Queenstown (SA) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,126 people, of this 106 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Queenstown (SA) was assessed as having 1,943 people with 107 of these (5.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Queenstown (SA) has experienced population growth of approximately 183 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Queenstown (SA), our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 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 Queenstown (SA) relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Queenstown (SA) average $110, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

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

In Queenstown (SA), there are 2.7 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 Queenstown (SA)?

The average LDC in Queenstown (SA) 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 Queenstown (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 Queenstown (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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