Child Care Bellbridge

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Bellbridge 3691. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 385
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Bellbridge / Rest of Vic.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
449
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
45
41,593
Population
Total Population
385
1,671,504
Per Place
Persons Per Place
8.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
24
88,864
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.53
2.3
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$120
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Bellbridge?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Bellbridge. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 45 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Bellbridge service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bellbridge as at November 2025 stands at a total of 385 people, of this 24 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bellbridge was assessed as having 393 people with 22 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Bellbridge has experienced a population decline of approximately 8 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Bellbridge compare to those in Rest of Vic.?

In Bellbridge, our latest analysis shows there are 0.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.3 children per place across Rest of Vic..

How do childcare fees in Bellbridge relate to those in Rest of Vic.?

Childcare fees in Bellbridge average $120, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Vic..

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bellbridge and Rest of Vic.?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Bellbridge, while there is an average of 6 students per LDC place across Rest of Vic..

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

The average LDC in Bellbridge was approved 14.2 years ago, while across Rest of Vic. the typical centre approval is 10 years old.

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

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 Bellbridge 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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