Child Care Conder

Needs Analysis

Conder 2906 is served by 10 child care centres for an estimated 296 children under 5 — around 0.9 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Australian Capital Territory.

Updated September 21, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 4,915
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Child care centres

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Key metrics

Conder compared with Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
177
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
339
15,677
Population
Total Population
4,915
494,838
Per Place
Persons Per Place
14.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.7 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
296
26,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.87
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,437
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.24
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$176
$177
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
336
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Conder

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Conder, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
0
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Conder Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Conder?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Conder. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 339 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 162 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 174 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,437 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Conder service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Conder as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,915 people, of this 296 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Conder?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Conder was assessed as having 5,108 people with 310 of these (6.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Conder has experienced a population decline of approximately 193 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Conder compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?
In Conder, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.
How do childcare fees in Conder relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?
Childcare fees in Conder average $176, which is comparable to the regional average of $177 in Australian Capital Territory.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Conder and Australian Capital Territory?
In Conder, there are 4.2 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 4.9 students per LDC place in Australian Capital Territory.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Conder?
The average LDC in Conder was approved 12.7 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 Conder?
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 Conder 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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