Child Care Russell

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Russell 2600. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 0
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Russell / Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
178
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
85
15,758
Population
Total Population
0
483,553
Per Place
Persons Per Place
0
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
0
26,921
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$133
$167
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Russell?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Russell. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 85 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Russell service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Russell as at November 2025 stands at a total of 0 people, of this 0 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Russell was assessed as having 0 people with 0 of these (NAN%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Russell has experienced no net change in population from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Russell compare to those in Australian Capital Territory?

In Russell, our latest analysis shows there are 0 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 Russell relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?

Childcare fees in Russell average $133, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $167 in Australian Capital Territory.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Russell and Australian Capital Territory?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Russell, 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 Russell?

The average LDC in Russell was approved 14.2 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 Russell?

Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Russell 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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