Child Care Lyneham

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Lyneham 2602. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 6,635
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Lyneham / Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
177
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
198
15,597
Population
Total Population
6,635
481,472
Per Place
Persons Per Place
33.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
236
26,921
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.19
1.8
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,712
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
13.7
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$174
$167
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
240
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Lyneham?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Lyneham. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 198 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 198 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 42 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 2,712 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Lyneham service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Lyneham as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,635 people, of this 236 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Lyneham was assessed as having 5,703 people with 225 of these (3.9%) being children under 5yo. Lyneham has seen 454 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Lyneham has experienced population growth of approximately 932 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Lyneham, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.8 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.

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

Childcare fees in Lyneham average $174, 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 Lyneham and Australian Capital Territory?

In Lyneham, there are 13.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 4.9 students per LDC place in Australian Capital Territory.

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

The average LDC in Lyneham was approved 14.2 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 Lyneham?

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 Lyneham 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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