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North Melbourne / Greater Melbourne
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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North Melbourne Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of North Melbourne?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 20 child care centres in North Melbourne. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 330 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 365 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 116 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 10 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 10 schools, collectively accommodating 2,832 enrolments.
What population do these centres in North Melbourne service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for North Melbourne as at November 2025 stands at a total of 18,460 people, of this 542 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for North Melbourne?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census North Melbourne was assessed as having 14,953 people with 548 of these (3.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that North Melbourne has experienced population growth of approximately 3,507 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in North Melbourne compare to those in Greater Melbourne?
In North Melbourne, our latest analysis shows there are 1.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.
How do childcare fees in North Melbourne relate to those in Greater Melbourne?
Childcare fees in North Melbourne average $160, which is comparable to the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in North Melbourne and Greater Melbourne?
In North Melbourne, there are 8.6 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 North Melbourne?
The average LDC in North Melbourne was approved 10.7 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 North Melbourne?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 North Melbourne 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.
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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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