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Rapid Creek / Greater Darwin
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Rapid Creek Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Rapid Creek?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Rapid Creek. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 80 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 100 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,360 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Rapid Creek service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Rapid Creek as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,410 people, of this 224 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Rapid Creek?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Rapid Creek was assessed as having 3,261 people with 200 of these (6.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Rapid Creek has experienced population growth of approximately 149 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Rapid Creek compare to those in Greater Darwin?
In Rapid Creek, our latest analysis shows there are 2.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Darwin.
How do childcare fees in Rapid Creek relate to those in Greater Darwin?
Childcare fees in Rapid Creek average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $144 in Greater Darwin.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Rapid Creek and Greater Darwin?
In Rapid Creek, there are 17 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.5 students per LDC place in Greater Darwin.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Rapid Creek?
The average LDC in Rapid Creek was approved 1.8 years ago, while across Greater Darwin the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Rapid Creek?
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 Rapid Creek 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.
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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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