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South Geelong / Rest of Vic.
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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South Geelong Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Geelong?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in South Geelong. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 99 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in South Geelong service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Geelong as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,148 people, of this 82 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Geelong?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Geelong was assessed as having 1,014 people with 65 of these (6.4%) being children under 5yo. South Geelong has seen 37 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that South Geelong has experienced population growth of approximately 134 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Geelong compare to those in Rest of Vic.?
In South Geelong, our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.3 children per place across Rest of Vic..
How do childcare fees in South Geelong relate to those in Rest of Vic.?
Childcare fees in South Geelong average $150, which is comparable to the regional average of $152 in Rest of Vic..
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in South Geelong and Rest of Vic.?
There are no schools reporting attendance in South Geelong, while there is an average of 6 students per LDC place across Rest of Vic..
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Geelong?
The average LDC in South Geelong was approved 10.4 years ago, while across Rest of Vic. the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for South Geelong?
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 South Geelong 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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