Child Care Oakville

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Oakville 2765. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 2,768
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Oakville / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
231
152,925
Population
Total Population
2,768
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
12
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9.6 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
105
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.45
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,710
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.4
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$157
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
130
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Oakville?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Oakville. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 231 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 130 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,710 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Oakville service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Oakville as at November 2025 stands at a total of 2,768 people, of this 105 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Oakville was assessed as having 2,027 people with 84 of these (4.1%) being children under 5yo. Oakville has seen 646 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Oakville has experienced population growth of approximately 741 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Oakville compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In Oakville, our latest analysis shows there are 0.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Oakville relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Oakville average $157, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Oakville and Greater Sydney?

In Oakville, there are 7.4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

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

The average LDC in Oakville was approved 9.6 years ago, while across Greater Sydney the typical centre approval is 13 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Oakville?

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 Oakville 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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