Childcare properties continue strong run in national commercial auction series

Childcare properties have continued to perform strongly in commercial property auctions, with early learning centres accounting for several standout sales in Burgess Rawson’s latest three-day portfolio event, which concluded in Brisbane with a total of $34 million in sales and a 100 per cent clearance rate.

The Brisbane leg wrapped up a national auction series that saw 32 properties sold for a combined $128.5 million, achieving an overall success rate of 91.43 per cent. The average sale price was just over $4 million, with yields tightening nationally to a blended average of 5.08 per cent.

According to Burgess Rawson Senior Sales Executive Josh Scapolan, demand remains robust for essential service assets, including early learning, health and convenience retail.

“There’s plenty of capital in the market and it’s being deployed with confidence, particularly towards assets that offer stability, growth and strong tenant profiles,” Mr Scapolan said.

Among the most notable results in Brisbane was the sale of the Goodstart Early Learning centre in Indooroopilly, which sold for $7.12 million on a 3.96 per cent yield. The sale was managed by Adam Thomas and Josh Scapolan.

Other early learning assets included:

• Una Kids & Fitstop in Sippy Downs: sold for $4.725 million at a 5.47 per cent yield
• Affinity Education in Kelso: sold for $3.76 million at a 5.52 per cent yield
• Goodstart Early Learning in Cranbrook: sold for an undisclosed amount

The strong results reflect the enduring appeal of early learning centres in the commercial property market, underpinned by growing demand for early childhood education and long-term government support for the sector. The provision of secure, long-term leases, often backed by major operators such as Goodstart Early Learning and Affinity Education, adds to their attractiveness for investors seeking reliable returns.

Australia’s early childhood education and care sector continues to expand in response to population growth and increasing workforce participation among families. Federal and state government investments, including fee relief and universal access initiatives, have further supported stability and future growth in the sector factors that enhance investor confidence.

As yields tighten and investor confidence grows, essential service assets such as early learning centres continue to be viewed as secure and resilient long-term investments. The latest results reaffirm early learning’s place as a cornerstone of social infrastructure and a key contributor to high-performing property portfolios.