Child Care Salisbury Downs

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Salisbury Downs 5108. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 6,391
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Salisbury Downs / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
367
35,671
Population
Total Population
6,391
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
17.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
6.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
382
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.04
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,605
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.37
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
191
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Salisbury Downs?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Salisbury Downs. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 367 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 100 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 91 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,605 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Salisbury Downs service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Salisbury Downs as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,391 people, of this 382 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Salisbury Downs?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Salisbury Downs was assessed as having 6,296 people with 395 of these (6.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Salisbury Downs has experienced population growth of approximately 95 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Salisbury Downs, our latest analysis shows there are 1 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 Salisbury Downs relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Salisbury Downs average $164, which is comparable to the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Salisbury Downs and Greater Adelaide?

In Salisbury Downs, there are 4.4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Salisbury Downs?

The average LDC in Salisbury Downs was approved 6.1 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 Salisbury Downs?

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 Salisbury 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.

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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