Child Care Kambah

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Kambah 2902. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 14 Centres Pop: 15,749
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Kambah / Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
177
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
447
15,597
Population
Total Population
15,749
481,472
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.5 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
885
26,921
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.98
1.8
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,206
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.7
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$169
$167
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
397
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Kambah?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 14 child care centres in Kambah. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 447 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 272 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 125 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,206 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Kambah service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kambah as at August 2025 stands at a total of 15,749 people, of this 885 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kambah was assessed as having 15,670 people with 865 of these (5.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kambah has experienced population growth of approximately 79 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kambah compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?

In Kambah, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 1.8 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.

How do childcare fees in Kambah relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?

Childcare fees in Kambah average $169, which is comparable to the regional average of $167 in Australian Capital Territory.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kambah and Australian Capital Territory?

In Kambah, there are 2.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.9 students per LDC place in Australian Capital Territory.

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

The average LDC in Kambah was approved 10.5 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 Kambah?

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 Kambah 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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