Child Care Rivett

Needs Analysis

Rivett 2611 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 229 children under 5 — around 0.8 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Australian Capital Territory.

Updated September 21, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 3,441
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Rivett compared with Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
177
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
277
15,677
Population
Total Population
3,441
494,838
Per Place
Persons Per Place
12.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.4 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
229
26,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.83
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$177
$177
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Rivett

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Rivett, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

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.
Childcare approvals
2
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Construction of a 120 place child care centre (ELC) with associated parking and landscaping.

    Lodged Oct 2024

  • Crown Lease Variation to add childcare to the purpose clause for Block 5 Section 24 Stirling.

    Lodged Feb 2023

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Rivett Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Rivett?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Rivett. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 277 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Rivett service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Rivett as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,441 people, of this 229 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Rivett?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Rivett was assessed as having 3,354 people with 242 of these (7.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Rivett has experienced population growth of approximately 87 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Rivett compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?
In Rivett, our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 1.7 children per place across Australian Capital Territory.
How do childcare fees in Rivett relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?
Childcare fees in Rivett average $177, which is comparable to the regional average of $177 in Australian Capital Territory.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Rivett and Australian Capital Territory?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Rivett, while there is an average of 4.9 students per LDC place across Australian Capital Territory.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Rivett?
The average LDC in Rivett was approved 8.4 years ago, while across Australian Capital Territory the typical centre approval is 11 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Rivett?
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 Rivett 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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