Features:
About the Centre: A permitted, single level 127-place childcare centre on a generous 3,011 sqm corner block. Ready to turn soil at the end of May 2025.
High Demand Area: There is a strong childcare demand ratio of 4.35 across Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, and surrounding areas including Daylesford and Gordon, highlighting a significant need for childcare services. With ongoing population growth and new residential developments attracting more families to the region, this demand is expected to rise, further increasing the need for accessible, high-quality childcare options.
Easy Access: The site is conveniently located approx. 100m from Old Melbourne Road and offer direct access to Western Freeway, ensuring easy drop off and pick up for parents and caregivers.
Local Fees: The local fees in Bacchus Marsh Surrounds catchment, as of April 2025, are approx. $147$149 per child per day, providing strong revenue for the centre.
Perfectly Positioned: Just a short walk from both local primary schools, which had a combined enrolment of 328 students in 2023.
o Ballan Primary School 500 m
o St Brigid's School 600 m
Strong Business Potential: Bacchus Marsh surrounds presents a strong business potential for childcare services, as there are approx. 995 children aged 0-under 5 with the average fees in the area being $126.
Residential Estates: As of April 2025, there are 7 estates in Ballan supporting the growing population. Four have already sold out, and the remaining ones are in various stages of planning. Additionally, a recently approved 240-acres development featuring 1,000 new homes is set to accommodate the area's growing population.
Growing Region: According to the Victoria in Future 2023 report, the official state government projection of population and households, Moorabool is one of the fastest-growing regional LGAs in Victoria. The number of populations is expected to grow by an average of 2.7% each year to 2036, due to strong migration from Melbourne.
Retail Convenience: Inglis Street is nearby, lined with local shops, medical centres, cafes, and a pub. McDonald's Ballan is a 9-minute drive away.
Public Transportation: The town is easily accessible by public transportation. The centre is just 1 km from Ballan Train Station, which is serviced by V/Line trains. This makes the commute from neighbouring towns such as Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh only about half an hour for staff who reside in those areas.
Total Site Area: 3,011 sqm (approx.)
Long term lease is available!
For Lease by Expression of Interest closing Thursday, 29th May at 4PM, unless leased prior.
If you're an approved childcare operator and looking to expand into regional Victoria, this is the site you'll want to explore.
For more information, please contact Wendy Zhou at 0422 011 188 or wendy@aslre.com.au to receive a detailed information memorandum.
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