| Id | Name | Type | Places | Approval | Distance (Km) | Day Rate | Availability |
|---|
* Click centres on the map for more detail and custom analysis options.
Key Metrics
Mount Helen / Rest of Vic.
LDC Providers
1
454
Total LDC Places
82
42,370
Total Population
3,444
1,704,146
Persons Per Place
42
-
Avg Centre Age
14.5 yrs
10 yrs
Population 0-4
173
89,011
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.11
2.3
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Attendance
435
-
School Per LDC Place
5.3
5.9
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$181
$154
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
22
-
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
Last updated:
Approvals Pipeline
Childcare development approvals near Mount Helen
Development applications around Mount Helen
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.
CC Approvals
—
In the local catchment
Proposed Places
—
Where disclosed
Under Assessment
—
Awaiting determination
Determined
—
Approved or decided
Approvals pipeline
Status, location, timing and project scale
Loading childcare approvals…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Places | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Mount Helen Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Mount Helen?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Mount Helen. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 82 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 22 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 435 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Mount Helen service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mount Helen as at May 2026 stands at a total of 3,444 people, of this 173 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Mount Helen?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mount Helen was assessed as having 3,011 people with 170 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Mount Helen has experienced population growth of approximately 433 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mount Helen compare to those in Rest of Vic.?
In Mount Helen, our latest analysis shows there are 2.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.3 children per place across Rest of Vic..
How do childcare fees in Mount Helen relate to those in Rest of Vic.?
Childcare fees in Mount Helen average $181, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $154 in Rest of Vic..
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Mount Helen and Rest of Vic.?
In Mount Helen, there are 5.3 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 5.9 students per LDC place in Rest of Vic..
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Mount Helen?
The average LDC in Mount Helen was approved 14.5 years ago, while across Rest of Vic. the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Mount Helen?
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 Mount Helen 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.
Find & Assess a Centre
Search by name, postcode, or address to explore supply & demand for any child care or school catchment in Australia.
1
Search a centreor location
2
Open thecatchment map
3
Run analysis& get report
Explore More
Nearby suburbs & deeper analysis
What will drive demand from here?
Centre supply and current places are an output, not a leading indicator. For the demand-side drivers of this area — population growth, 0–4 cohort trends, dwelling supply, workforce participation and competing development pipeline — open the relevant deep-dive page.