childcare costs in Hobart
the complete breakdown of childcare costs in Hobart, TAS — covering long day care, family day care, outside school hours care, nannies, and au pairs.
cost breakdown
long day care
centre-basedaverage daily fee: $105/day · median: $100/day · hourly: $10.50/hr
family day care
home-basedaverage daily fee: $80/day — typically 10-20% cheaper than centre-based long day care with smaller group sizes.
outside school hours care (OSHC)
before & after schoolaverage daily fee: $25/day — covers before-school, after-school, and vacation care.
nanny
in-homeaverage hourly rate: $25/hr — nannies are not eligible for CCS unless registered through an approved in-home care provider.
au pair
live-inaverage weekly cost: $260/week — includes pocket money plus board. au pairs are not eligible for CCS.
CCS example for Hobart
a family earning $120K would receive ~75% CCS, reducing a $105/day fee to ~$26/day out of pocket.
estimate your costs: use our Child Care Subsidy calculator to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost based on your family income.
things to know about childcare in Hobart
- •Hobart is one of the most affordable capital cities for childcare in Australia.
- •Limited centre options compared to larger cities — family day care fills the gap in outer areas.
- •Tasmania offers subsidised early learning for 3 year olds through the Working Together program.
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costs are approximate 2026 averages based on Australian Government Child Care Subsidy data & ACECQA reports. actual fees vary by centre, suburb, and care type. CCS rates are subject to change. mini mode is not affiliated with any government department.