Child Care Edenhope

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Edenhope 3318. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 933
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Edenhope / Rest of Vic.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
449
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
46
41,593
Population
Total Population
933
1,671,504
Per Place
Persons Per Place
20.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
44
88,864
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.96
2.3
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
184
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$132
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Edenhope?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Edenhope. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 46 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 184 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Edenhope service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Edenhope as at November 2025 stands at a total of 933 people, of this 44 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Edenhope was assessed as having 937 people with 48 of these (5.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Edenhope has experienced a population decline of approximately 4 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Edenhope, our latest analysis shows there are 1 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 Edenhope relate to those in Rest of Vic.?

Childcare fees in Edenhope average $132, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Vic..

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

In Edenhope, there are 4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6 students per LDC place in Rest of Vic..

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

The average LDC in Edenhope was approved 14.2 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 Edenhope?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Edenhope 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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