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South Yarra / Greater Melbourne
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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South Yarra Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Yarra?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 17 child care centres in South Yarra. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 236 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 192 places, 3 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten offering 283 places, and 9 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 8 schools, collectively accommodating 3,500 enrolments.
What population do these centres in South Yarra service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Yarra as at November 2025 stands at a total of 29,495 people, of this 825 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Yarra?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Yarra was assessed as having 25,028 people with 690 of these (2.8%) being children under 5yo. South Yarra has seen 744 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that South Yarra has experienced population growth of approximately 4,467 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Yarra compare to those in Greater Melbourne?
In South Yarra, our latest analysis shows there are 3.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.
How do childcare fees in South Yarra relate to those in Greater Melbourne?
Childcare fees in South Yarra average $209, which is noticeably higher than the regional average of $162 in Greater Melbourne.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in South Yarra and Greater Melbourne?
In South Yarra, there are 14.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.2 students per LDC place in Greater Melbourne.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Yarra?
The average LDC in South Yarra was approved 12.1 years ago, while across Greater Melbourne the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for South Yarra?
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 South Yarra 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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