Childcare DesertsAustralia · SA1 resolution · E2SFCA replication

jurisdiction

% children in a desert…

avg places per child…

approved centres…

approved places…

children aged 0–4…

00.33
desert ↑0.51.0+

Australia

2020 + 2024: Mitchell Institute via ABC News. 2026: this reproduction.

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Data: ACECQA services Feb 2026 · ABS Census 2021 · ABS ASGS Edition 3 · G-NAF Feb 2026. Method: extended two-step floating catchment area (Luo & Qi 2009). Replicates Mitchell Institute / VU 2024.

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