Child Care Bulleen

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Bulleen 3105. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 15 Centres Pop: 11,788
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Bulleen / Greater Melbourne

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
1,675
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
549
156,102
Population
Total Population
11,788
5,464,605
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.7 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
450
316,334
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.82
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,909
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.48
5.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$165
$162
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
245
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Bulleen?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 15 child care centres in Bulleen. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 549 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, 4 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 185 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,909 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Bulleen service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bulleen as at November 2025 stands at a total of 11,788 people, of this 450 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bulleen was assessed as having 11,219 people with 496 of these (4.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Bulleen has experienced population growth of approximately 569 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Bulleen compare to those in Greater Melbourne?

In Bulleen, our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.

How do childcare fees in Bulleen relate to those in Greater Melbourne?

Childcare fees in Bulleen average $165, which is comparable to the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bulleen and Greater Melbourne?

In Bulleen, there are 3.5 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.2 students per LDC place in Greater Melbourne.

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

The average LDC in Bulleen was approved 8.7 years ago, while across Greater Melbourne the typical centre approval is 10 years old.

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

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 Bulleen 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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