Child Care Macarthur

Needs Analysis

Macarthur 2904 is served by 1 child care centre for an estimated 78 children under 5 — around 0.6 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Australian Capital Territory.

Updated September 21, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 1,389
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Child care centres

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Key metrics

Macarthur (ACT) compared with Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
177
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
135
15,677
Population
Total Population
1,389
494,838
Per Place
Persons Per Place
10.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.2 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
78
26,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.58
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$184
$177
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Macarthur (ACT)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Macarthur (ACT), from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
0
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Macarthur (ACT) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Macarthur (ACT)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Macarthur (ACT). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 135 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Macarthur (ACT) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Macarthur (ACT) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 1,389 people, of this 78 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Macarthur (ACT)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Macarthur (ACT) was assessed as having 1,405 people with 89 of these (6.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Macarthur (ACT) has experienced a population decline of approximately 16 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Macarthur (ACT) compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?
In Macarthur (ACT), our latest analysis shows there are 0.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.
How do childcare fees in Macarthur (ACT) relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?
Childcare fees in Macarthur (ACT) average $184, which is comparable to the regional average of $177 in Australian Capital Territory.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Macarthur (ACT) and Australian Capital Territory?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Macarthur (ACT), while there is an average of 4.9 students per LDC place across Australian Capital Territory.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Macarthur (ACT)?
The average LDC in Macarthur (ACT) was approved 12.2 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 Macarthur (ACT)?
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 Macarthur (ACT) 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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