AUD per week - Source frequency: quarterly
Average weekly out-of-pocket childcare cost per child after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Covers centre-based day care (the most common type).
Childcare costs are one of the largest household expenses for families with young children. High costs can deter workforce participation, especially for women, reducing household income and economic productivity.
Lower is better
Source: Dept of Education — Child Care in Australia reports; Productivity Commission
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
