Child Care Scullin

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Scullin 2614. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 3,090
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Scullin / Australian Capital Territory

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
178
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
276
15,758
Population
Total Population
3,090
483,553
Per Place
Persons Per Place
11.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
11 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
234
26,921
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.85
1.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
113
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0.41
4.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$147
$167
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
47
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Scullin?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Scullin. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 276 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 47 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 113 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Scullin service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Scullin as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,090 people, of this 234 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Scullin was assessed as having 3,069 people with 238 of these (7.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Scullin has experienced population growth of approximately 21 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Scullin, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 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 Scullin relate to those in Australian Capital Territory?

Childcare fees in Scullin average $147, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $167 in Australian Capital Territory.

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

In Scullin, there are 0.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 4.9 students per LDC place in Australian Capital Territory.

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

The average LDC in Scullin 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 Scullin?

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 Scullin 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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