Child Care St Clair

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for St Clair 5011. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 2,956
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

St Clair (SA) / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
122
35,671
Population
Total Population
2,956
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
24.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
6.8 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
218
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.79
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,177
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
9.65
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$167
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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St Clair (SA) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of St Clair (SA)?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in St Clair (SA). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 122 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,177 enrolments.

What population do these centres in St Clair (SA) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for St Clair (SA) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 2,956 people, of this 218 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for St Clair (SA)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census St Clair (SA) was assessed as having 2,634 people with 193 of these (7.3%) being children under 5yo. St Clair (SA) has seen 234 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that St Clair (SA) has experienced population growth of approximately 322 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in St Clair (SA) compare to those in Greater Adelaide?

In St Clair (SA), our latest analysis shows there are 1.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 2.2 children per place across Greater Adelaide.

How do childcare fees in St Clair (SA) relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in St Clair (SA) average $167, 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 St Clair (SA) and Greater Adelaide?

In St Clair (SA), there are 9.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.4 students per LDC place in Greater Adelaide.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in St Clair (SA)?

The average LDC in St Clair (SA) was approved 6.8 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 St Clair (SA)?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 St Clair (SA) 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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