Child Care Victor Harbor

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Victor Harbor 5211. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 9 Centres Pop: 5,206
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Victor Harbor / Rest of SA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
85
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
136
5,782
Population
Total Population
5,206
417,454
Per Place
Persons Per Place
38.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.1 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
164
20,078
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.21
3.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,815
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
13.35
10
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$135
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
140
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Victor Harbor?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 9 child care centres in Victor Harbor. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 136 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 95 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 45 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,815 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Victor Harbor service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Victor Harbor as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,206 people, of this 164 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Victor Harbor?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Victor Harbor was assessed as having 4,520 people with 138 of these (3.1%) being children under 5yo. Victor Harbor has seen 131 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Victor Harbor has experienced population growth of approximately 686 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Victor Harbor compare to those in Rest of SA?

In Victor Harbor, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.5 children per place across Rest of SA.

How do childcare fees in Victor Harbor relate to those in Rest of SA?

Childcare fees in Victor Harbor average $135, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of SA.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Victor Harbor and Rest of SA?

In Victor Harbor, there are 13.4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 10 students per LDC place in Rest of SA.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Victor Harbor?

The average LDC in Victor Harbor was approved 11.1 years ago, while across Rest of SA the typical centre approval is 11 years old.

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

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 Victor Harbor 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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