A Trophy Childcare investment opportunity backed by Tier-One operator hits the market in Victoria

In the evolving landscape of social infrastructure investment, few asset classes have demonstrated the resilience and growth trajectory of childcare real estate. 

A trophy childcare centre tenanted by Kids Academy, operating under a long-term lease to Affinity Education Group, Australia’s third-largest childcare provider with over 250 centres nationwide is set to hit the market in Bulleen Victoria with a price guide of circa $12,000,000+

Strategically located and purpose-built, located within 10km of the Melbourne CBD, offers investors a rare combination of scale, stability, and future-proof fundamentals. With a 15-year lease in place until 2036, plus options to extend, the asset is underpinned by a blue-chip covenant, a net income of ~$687,000 and annual rent increases of 3% annually. 

The 1,933 sqm site at 56 Thompson Road, Bulleen is for sale through Raphael Favas, George Davies, Valerie Tang of Cushman & Wakefield, who are acting on behalf of the vendor, a QLD based private family office. 

The centre is licensed for 128 long day care places, is located within proximity to the Eastern Freeway and near Westfield Doncaster and its suburb’s LGA, which is experiencing significant population growth, further enhances the asset’s long-term appeal.

Raphael Favas of Cushman & Wakefield said “We’re seeing strong interest from institutional investors, family offices, and syndicates who recognise the long-term value in childcare assets. 

“These buyers are drawn to the sector’s stability, government support, and demographic tailwinds. Properties like this, backed by a tier-one operator and long leases, are increasingly viewed as core holdings in diversified portfolios.”

Kids Academy, 56 Thompson Road, Bulleen is for sale via EOI closing on Friday 28 November at 1pm.