Child Care West Wodonga

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for West Wodonga 3690. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 17 Centres Pop: 15,054
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

West Wodonga / Rest of Vic.

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
449
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
682
41,593
Population
Total Population
15,054
1,671,504
Per Place
Persons Per Place
22.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
910
88,864
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.33
2.3
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,614
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.83
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$207
$152
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
244
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of West Wodonga?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 17 child care centres in West Wodonga. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 682 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 123 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 121 places, and 7 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 7 schools, collectively accommodating 2,614 enrolments.

What population do these centres in West Wodonga service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Wodonga as at November 2025 stands at a total of 15,054 people, of this 910 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Wodonga?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Wodonga was assessed as having 14,794 people with 825 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that West Wodonga has experienced population growth of approximately 260 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Wodonga compare to those in Rest of Vic.?

In West Wodonga, our latest analysis shows there are 1.3 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 West Wodonga relate to those in Rest of Vic.?

Childcare fees in West Wodonga average $207, which is noticeably higher than the regional average of $152 in Rest of Vic..

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in West Wodonga and Rest of Vic.?

In West Wodonga, there are 3.8 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6 students per LDC place in Rest of Vic..

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Wodonga?

The average LDC in West Wodonga was approved 13.2 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 West Wodonga?

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 West Wodonga 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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