Child Care Warrane

Needs Analysis

Warrane 7018 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 172 children under 5 — around 0.8 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Hobart.

Updated October 22, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 2,706
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Key metrics

Warrane compared with Greater Hobart

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
70
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
229
5,471
Population
Total Population
2,706
257,841
Per Place
Persons Per Place
11.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.9 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
172
13,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.75
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
455
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.99
7.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
30
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Warrane

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Warrane, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
0
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Warrane Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Warrane?
As of our last update on October 22, 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 August 2026 stands at a total of 2,706 people, of this 172 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 92 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 11 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 2.4 children per place across Greater Hobart.
How do childcare fees in Warrane relate to those in Greater Hobart?
Childcare fees in Warrane average $164, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $153 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 7.4 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 12.9 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.

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