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City / Australian Capital Territory
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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City Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of City?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in City. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 61 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in City service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for City as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,280 people, of this 86 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for City?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census City was assessed as having 4,835 people with 70 of these (1.4%) being children under 5yo. City has seen 299 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that City has experienced population growth of approximately 445 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in City compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?
In City, our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.8 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.
How do childcare fees in City relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?
Childcare fees in City average $182, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $167 in Australian Capital Territory.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in City and Australian Capital Territory?
There are no schools reporting attendance in City, 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 City?
The average LDC in City was approved 13.5 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 City?
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 City 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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