Child Care Narre Warren East

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Narre Warren East 3804. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 440
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Narre Warren East / Greater Melbourne

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,675
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
80
156,102
Population
Total Population
440
5,464,605
Per Place
Persons Per Place
5.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
10
316,334
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.13
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$145
$162
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Narre Warren East Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Narre Warren East?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Narre Warren East. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 80 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Narre Warren East service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Narre Warren East as at November 2025 stands at a total of 440 people, of this 10 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Narre Warren East?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Narre Warren East was assessed as having 434 people with 10 of these (2.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Narre Warren East has experienced population growth of approximately 6 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Narre Warren East, our latest analysis shows there are 0.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.

How do childcare fees in Narre Warren East relate to those in Greater Melbourne?

Childcare fees in Narre Warren East average $145, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.

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

There are no schools reporting attendance in Narre Warren East, while there is an average of 5.2 students per LDC place across Greater Melbourne.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Narre Warren East?

The average LDC in Narre Warren East was approved 14.2 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 Narre Warren East?

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 Narre Warren East 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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