Child Care Thebarton

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Thebarton 5031. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 1,750
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Thebarton / Greater Adelaide

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
426
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
193
35,671
Population
Total Population
1,750
1,490,270
Per Place
Persons Per Place
9.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
71
79,230
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.37
2.2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$142
$159
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Thebarton?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Thebarton. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 193 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Thebarton service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Thebarton as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,750 people, of this 71 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Thebarton was assessed as having 1,442 people with 53 of these (3.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Thebarton has experienced population growth of approximately 308 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Thebarton, our latest analysis shows there are 0.4 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 Thebarton relate to those in Greater Adelaide?

Childcare fees in Thebarton average $142, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $159 in Greater Adelaide.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in Thebarton, 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 Thebarton?

The average LDC in Thebarton was approved 14.2 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 Thebarton?

Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Thebarton 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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