Child Care Rose Park

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Rose Park 5067. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 1,348
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Rose Park / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
59
35,671
Population
Total Population
1,348
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
22.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
54
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.92
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
487
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
8.25
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$146
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
120
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Rose Park?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Rose Park. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 59 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 90 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 30 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 487 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Rose Park service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Rose Park as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,348 people, of this 54 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Rose Park was assessed as having 1,375 people with 59 of these (4.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Rose Park has experienced a population decline of approximately 27 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Rose Park, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 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 Rose Park relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Rose Park average $146, 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 Rose Park and Greater Adelaide?

In Rose Park, there are 8.3 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 Rose Park?

The average LDC in Rose Park was approved 14.2 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 Rose Park?

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 Rose Park 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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