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Acton (ACT) / Australian Capital Territory
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Acton (ACT) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Acton (ACT)?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Acton (ACT). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 367 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Acton (ACT) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Acton (ACT) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,279 people, of this 53 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Acton (ACT)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Acton (ACT) was assessed as having 2,848 people with 5 of these (0.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Acton (ACT) has experienced population growth of approximately 431 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Acton (ACT) compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?
In Acton (ACT), our latest analysis shows there are 0.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.8 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.
How do childcare fees in Acton (ACT) relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?
Childcare fees in Acton (ACT) average $167, which is comparable to the regional average of $167 in Australian Capital Territory.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Acton (ACT) and Australian Capital Territory?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Acton (ACT), while there is an average of 4.9 students per LDC place across Australian Capital Territory.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Acton (ACT)?
The average LDC in Acton (ACT) was approved 6.3 years ago, while across Australian Capital Territory the typical centre approval is 11 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Acton (ACT)?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Acton (ACT) 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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