Child Care Torrens

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Torrens 2607. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 2,420
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Torrens / Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
177
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
86
15,597
Population
Total Population
2,420
481,472
Per Place
Persons Per Place
28.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
7.6 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
148
26,921
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.72
1.8
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
397
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.62
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$167
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
162
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Torrens?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Torrens. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 86 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 137 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 25 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 397 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Torrens service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Torrens as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,420 people, of this 148 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Torrens was assessed as having 2,424 people with 154 of these (6.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Torrens has experienced a population decline of approximately 4 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Torrens compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?

In Torrens, our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.8 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.

How do childcare fees in Torrens relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?

Childcare fees in Torrens average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $167 in Australian Capital Territory.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Torrens and Australian Capital Territory?

In Torrens, there are 4.6 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 4.9 students per LDC place in Australian Capital Territory.

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

The average LDC in Torrens was approved 7.6 years ago, while across Australian Capital Territory the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

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

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 Torrens 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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