Child Care Chiltern

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Chiltern 3683. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 1,615
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Chiltern / Rest of Vic.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
449
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
80
41,593
Population
Total Population
1,615
1,671,504
Per Place
Persons Per Place
20.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
71
88,864
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.89
2.3
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
93
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.16
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$120
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
45
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Chiltern?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Chiltern. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 80 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 45 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 93 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Chiltern service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Chiltern as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,615 people, of this 71 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Chiltern was assessed as having 1,580 people with 68 of these (4.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Chiltern has experienced population growth of approximately 35 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Chiltern, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 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 Chiltern relate to those in Rest of Vic.?

Childcare fees in Chiltern 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 Chiltern and Rest of Vic.?

In Chiltern, there are 1.2 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6 students per LDC place in Rest of Vic..

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

The average LDC in Chiltern was approved 11.2 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 Chiltern?

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 Chiltern 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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