Child Care Eaglehawk

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Eaglehawk 3556. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 5,731
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Eaglehawk / Rest of Vic.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
449
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
116
41,593
Population
Total Population
5,731
1,671,504
Per Place
Persons Per Place
49.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
0.4 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
302
88,864
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.6
2.3
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
990
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
8.53
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$182
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
101
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Eaglehawk?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Eaglehawk. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 116 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 72 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 29 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 990 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Eaglehawk service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Eaglehawk as at August 2025 stands at a total of 5,731 people, of this 302 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Eaglehawk was assessed as having 5,538 people with 301 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Eaglehawk has experienced population growth of approximately 193 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Eaglehawk, our latest analysis shows there are 2.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2.3 children per place across Rest of Vic..

How do childcare fees in Eaglehawk relate to those in Rest of Vic.?

Childcare fees in Eaglehawk average $182, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Vic..

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Eaglehawk and Rest of Vic.?

In Eaglehawk, there are 8.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6 students per LDC place in Rest of Vic..

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

The average LDC in Eaglehawk was approved 0.4 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 Eaglehawk?

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 Eaglehawk 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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