Child Care Warrane

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Warrane 7018. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 2,840
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Warrane / Greater Hobart

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
71
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
229
5,379
Population
Total Population
2,840
258,890
Per Place
Persons Per Place
12.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.3 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
173
13,423
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.76
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
455
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.99
7.5
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$161
$144
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
30
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Warrane?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Warrane. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 229 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 455 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Warrane service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Warrane as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,840 people, of this 173 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Warrane was assessed as having 2,695 people with 141 of these (5.2%) being children under 5yo. Warrane has seen 68 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Warrane has experienced population growth of approximately 145 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Warrane compare to those in Greater Hobart?

In Warrane, our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.5 children per place across Greater Hobart.

How do childcare fees in Warrane relate to those in Greater Hobart?

Childcare fees in Warrane average $161, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $144 in Greater Hobart.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Warrane and Greater Hobart?

In Warrane, there are 2 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 7.5 students per LDC place in Greater Hobart.

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

The average LDC in Warrane was approved 12.3 years ago, while across Greater Hobart the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

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

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 Warrane 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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