Childcare investment opportunity in high growth corridor hits the market

A near-new purpose-built premium childcare centre in Officer, one of Melbourne’s fastest growing suburbs, has hit the market and is expected to generate interest from a range of investors.

CBRE’s Australian Healthcare & Social Infrastructure team of Marcello Caspani-Muto, Jimmy Tat, Sandro Peluso and Natalie Couper are managing the sale via portfolio auction on February 25.

Located at 45 Dodson Road, the centre is fully leased to Expeditions Early Learning Journey, a leading national operator with a strong growth trajectory across Victoria and Queensland.

The recently constructed childcare centre occupies a substantial 2,930sqm landholding within a thriving education precinct, just 650m from Kurmile Primary School and close to five additional schools.

Licensed for 132 long day care places, the centre offers significant depreciation benefits and is underpinned by a 10-year net lease to 2034, with further options extending to 2054.

Structured 3% annual rent increases and market reviews at each option provide investors with inflation-hedged income growth. The property generates a net income of $501,095 per annum + GST, with the tenant responsible for all usual outgoings.

Marcello Caspani-Muto said, “Officer is one of Melbourne’s most dynamic growth corridors, with population forecast to surge by 61% over the next decade. This asset combines a long-term lease to a reputable operator, a near-new facility, and a strategic location within a family-oriented community – making it an exceptional investment opportunity.”

Jimmy Tat added, “Childcare assets in high-growth areas like Officer continue to attract strong interest from both domestic and offshore capital. With its scale, quality construction, and secure income profile, we expect this property to generate significant competition among investors.”