Child Care Newborough

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Newborough 3825. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 12 Centres Pop: 7,270
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Newborough / Rest of Vic.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
449
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
198
41,593
Population
Total Population
7,270
1,671,504
Per Place
Persons Per Place
36.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
7.5 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
418
88,864
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.11
2.3
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,711
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
8.64
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$162
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
181
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Newborough?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in Newborough. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 198 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 125 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 56 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 1,711 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Newborough service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Newborough as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,270 people, of this 418 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Newborough was assessed as having 6,886 people with 385 of these (5.6%) being children under 5yo. Newborough has seen 148 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Newborough has experienced population growth of approximately 384 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Newborough compare to those in Rest of Vic.?

In Newborough, 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 Newborough relate to those in Rest of Vic.?

Childcare fees in Newborough average $162, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Vic..

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Newborough and Rest of Vic.?

In Newborough, there are 8.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6 students per LDC place in Rest of Vic..

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

The average LDC in Newborough was approved 7.5 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 Newborough?

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 Newborough 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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