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Roxby Downs / Rest of SA
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Roxby Downs Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Roxby Downs?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Roxby Downs. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 170 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 66 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 697 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Roxby Downs service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Roxby Downs as at February 2026 stands at a total of 3,810 people, of this 356 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Roxby Downs?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Roxby Downs was assessed as having 3,671 people with 365 of these (9.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Roxby Downs has experienced population growth of approximately 139 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Roxby Downs compare to those in Rest of SA?
In Roxby Downs, our latest analysis shows there are 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.5 children per place across Rest of SA.
How do childcare fees in Roxby Downs relate to those in Rest of SA?
Childcare fees in Roxby Downs average $175, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $149 in Rest of SA.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Roxby Downs and Rest of SA?
In Roxby Downs, there are 4.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 9.9 students per LDC place in Rest of SA.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Roxby Downs?
The average LDC in Roxby Downs was approved 14.3 years ago, while across Rest of SA the typical centre approval is 11 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Roxby Downs?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Roxby Downs 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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