Child Care Seaford Heights

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Seaford Heights 5169. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 1,702
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Seaford Heights / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
208
35,671
Population
Total Population
1,702
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
8.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
4.4 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
220
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.06
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$175
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Seaford Heights?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Seaford Heights. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 208 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Seaford Heights service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Seaford Heights as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,702 people, of this 220 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Seaford Heights?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Seaford Heights was assessed as having 1,079 people with 118 of these (10.9%) being children under 5yo. Seaford Heights has seen 336 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Seaford Heights has experienced population growth of approximately 623 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Seaford Heights, our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 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 Seaford Heights relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Seaford Heights average $175, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in Seaford Heights, while there is an average of 6.4 students per LDC place across Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Seaford Heights?

The average LDC in Seaford Heights was approved 4.4 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 Seaford Heights?

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 Seaford Heights 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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