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Campbellfield / Greater Melbourne
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Campbellfield Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Campbellfield?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Campbellfield. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 102 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 30 places, 2 centres provide Family Day Care, and 2 centres provide other child care services with 1 place. The suburb also contains a single school with 142 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Campbellfield service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Campbellfield as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,246 people, of this 330 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Campbellfield?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Campbellfield was assessed as having 4,977 people with 335 of these (6.7%) being children under 5yo. Campbellfield has seen 198 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Campbellfield has experienced population growth of approximately 269 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Campbellfield compare to those in Greater Melbourne?
In Campbellfield, our latest analysis shows there are 3.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.
How do childcare fees in Campbellfield relate to those in Greater Melbourne?
Childcare fees in Campbellfield average $140, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Campbellfield and Greater Melbourne?
In Campbellfield, there are 1.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.2 students per LDC place in Greater Melbourne.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Campbellfield?
The average LDC in Campbellfield was approved 6.7 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 Campbellfield?
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 Campbellfield 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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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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