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Docklands / Greater Melbourne
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Docklands Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Docklands?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Docklands. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 416 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 118 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 66 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 543 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Docklands service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Docklands as at November 2025 stands at a total of 18,782 people, of this 568 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Docklands?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Docklands was assessed as having 15,495 people with 695 of these (4.5%) being children under 5yo. Docklands has seen 987 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Docklands has experienced population growth of approximately 3,287 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Docklands compare to those in Greater Melbourne?
In Docklands, our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.
How do childcare fees in Docklands relate to those in Greater Melbourne?
Childcare fees in Docklands average $188, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Docklands and Greater Melbourne?
In Docklands, there are 1.3 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 Docklands?
The average LDC in Docklands was approved 13.5 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 Docklands?
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 Docklands 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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