Child Care Mont Albert North

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Mont Albert North 3129. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 6,277
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Mont Albert North / Greater Melbourne

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,675
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
128
156,102
Population
Total Population
6,277
5,464,605
Per Place
Persons Per Place
49
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
3.5 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
252
316,334
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.97
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,515
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
11.84
5.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$162
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
175
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Mont Albert North Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Mont Albert North?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Mont Albert North. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 128 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 95 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 80 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,515 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Mont Albert North service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mont Albert North as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,277 people, of this 252 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Mont Albert North?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mont Albert North was assessed as having 5,609 people with 252 of these (4.5%) being children under 5yo. Mont Albert North has seen 93 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Mont Albert North has experienced population growth of approximately 668 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mont Albert North compare to those in Greater Melbourne?

In Mont Albert North, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.

How do childcare fees in Mont Albert North relate to those in Greater Melbourne?

Childcare fees in Mont Albert North average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Mont Albert North and Greater Melbourne?

In Mont Albert North, there are 11.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.2 students per LDC place in Greater Melbourne.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Mont Albert North?

The average LDC in Mont Albert North was approved 3.5 years ago, while across Greater Melbourne the typical centre approval is 10 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Mont Albert North?

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 Mont Albert North 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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