Child Care Travancore

Needs Analysis

Travancore 3031 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 108 children under 5 — around 2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Melbourne.

Updated September 21, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 2,155
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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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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Travancore compared with Greater Melbourne

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,694
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
55
158,869
Population
Total Population
2,155
5,524,435
Per Place
Persons Per Place
39.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
108
309,921
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.96
1.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
359
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.53
5.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$180
$170
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Travancore, 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
15
In the local catchment
Proposed places
300
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    The application proposes the use of land at 15-17 Racecourse Road, North Melbourne, for an education centre, …

    Lodged Mar 2024

  • Amending the permit pursuant to Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 by increasing the number …

    Lodged Dec 2017 100 proposed places

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

Travancore Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Travancore?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Travancore. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 55 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 359 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Travancore service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Travancore as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,155 people, of this 108 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Travancore?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Travancore was assessed as having 2,116 people with 80 of these (3.8%) being children under 5yo. Travancore has seen 54 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Travancore has experienced population growth of approximately 39 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Travancore compare to those in Greater Melbourne?
In Travancore, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 1.9 children per place across Greater Melbourne.
How do childcare fees in Travancore relate to those in Greater Melbourne?
Childcare fees in Travancore average $180, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $170 in Greater Melbourne.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Travancore and Greater Melbourne?
In Travancore, there are 6.5 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 5.1 students per LDC place in Greater Melbourne.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Travancore?
The average LDC in Travancore was approved 14.8 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 Travancore?
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 Travancore 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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