Child Care Moorabbin

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Moorabbin 3189. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 13 Centres Pop: 6,989
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Moorabbin / Greater Melbourne

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
1,675
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
320
156,102
Population
Total Population
6,989
5,464,605
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.6 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
429
316,334
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.34
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,075
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.36
5.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$165
$162
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
281
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Moorabbin?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 13 child care centres in Moorabbin. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 320 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 255 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 26 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 1,075 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Moorabbin service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Moorabbin as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,989 people, of this 429 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Moorabbin was assessed as having 6,287 people with 419 of these (6.7%) being children under 5yo. Moorabbin has seen 316 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Moorabbin has experienced population growth of approximately 702 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Moorabbin, our latest analysis shows there are 1.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.

How do childcare fees in Moorabbin relate to those in Greater Melbourne?

Childcare fees in Moorabbin average $165, which is comparable to the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.

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

In Moorabbin, there are 3.4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.2 students per LDC place in Greater Melbourne.

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

The average LDC in Moorabbin was approved 10.6 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 Moorabbin?

Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Moorabbin 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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