Child Care Woodroffe

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Woodroffe 830. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 3,427
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Woodroffe / Greater Darwin

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
71
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
129
5,433
Population
Total Population
3,427
153,576
Per Place
Persons Per Place
26.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
251
10,257
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.95
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
503
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.9
4.5
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$128
$144
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
231
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Woodroffe?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Woodroffe. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 129 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 178 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 53 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 503 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Woodroffe service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Woodroffe as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,427 people, of this 251 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Woodroffe was assessed as having 3,175 people with 255 of these (8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Woodroffe has experienced population growth of approximately 252 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Woodroffe compare to those in Greater Darwin?

In Woodroffe, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.9 children per place across Greater Darwin.

How do childcare fees in Woodroffe relate to those in Greater Darwin?

Childcare fees in Woodroffe average $128, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $144 in Greater Darwin.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Woodroffe and Greater Darwin?

In Woodroffe, there are 3.9 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 4.5 students per LDC place in Greater Darwin.

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

The average LDC in Woodroffe was approved 14.1 years ago, while across Greater Darwin the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

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

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 Woodroffe 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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