Oak Park childcare centre investment opportunity hits the market

A fully leased childcare centre in the heart of Melbourne's inner north with exceptional occupancy and long-term income security has hit the market, offering investors an opportunity to kick off 2026 by securing a compelling early learning asset.

CBRE’s Australian Healthcare & Social Infrastructure team of Marcello Caspani-Muto, Jimmy Tat and Sandro Peluso and Burgess Rawson from CBRE’s Natalie Couper are managing the sale via an International Expressions of Interest campaign.

Located at 3 Station Road Oak Park, the centre is fully leased to Eden Academy, a premium national operator with a strong growth trajectory.

The asset delivers an annual net income of $376,298 plus outgoings and GST, underpinned by a 15-year initial lease term with three additional 10-year options extending to 2052.

Structured annual rent reviews with increases of CPI or 3%, whichever is greater, provide inflation-hedged income growth.

Mr Caspani-Muto said, “This is one of Victoria’s most prestigious childcare investments. The combination of a long-term lease to a leading operator, exceptional build quality, and a strategic location opposite Oak Park Train Station makes this a truly rare opportunity for investors.

“We saw some incredible results over the course of Q4 at yields from 5.25-5.75% across price points between $6,000,000-$15,000,000 so it’s clear there is no shortage of capital remaining in the market for quality offerings despite broader commentary,” he added.

Purpose-built and architecturally designed, the centre occupies a substantial 1,837sqm landholding and features an 873sqm building area, 15 on-site car parks, and expansive outdoor play spaces.

With average occupancy between 95–100% as of December 2025, this asset represents a generational opportunity for investors seeking exposure to Australia’s booming childcare sector.

Mr Tat added, “Childcare assets with near 100% occupancy and premium operators like Eden Academy continue to attract strong interest from both domestic and offshore capital. With Oak Park’s connectivity and family-oriented demographics, we expect this property to generate significant competition.”

The International Expressions of Interest campaign closes Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 2.00pm (AEST).