Child Care Sadadeen

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Sadadeen 870. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 2,645
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Sadadeen / Rest of NT

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
28
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
112
1,527
Population
Total Population
2,645
102,920
Per Place
Persons Per Place
23.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.6 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
230
7,002
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.05
4.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
604
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.39
10.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$135
$126
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
34
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Sadadeen?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Sadadeen. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 112 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 34 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 604 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Sadadeen service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Sadadeen as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,645 people, of this 230 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Sadadeen?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Sadadeen was assessed as having 2,307 people with 194 of these (8.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Sadadeen has experienced population growth of approximately 338 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Sadadeen compare to those in Rest of NT?

In Sadadeen, our latest analysis shows there are 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.7 children per place across Rest of NT.

How do childcare fees in Sadadeen relate to those in Rest of NT?

Childcare fees in Sadadeen average $135, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $126 in Rest of NT.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Sadadeen and Rest of NT?

In Sadadeen, there are 5.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NT.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Sadadeen?

The average LDC in Sadadeen was approved 14.6 years ago, while across Rest of NT the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

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

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 Sadadeen 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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