Strong Investor Demand Continues for Childcare Assets in Upcoming Portfolio Auction

Photo: Eden Academy, Doreen 

Burgess Rawson from CBRE has launched its next Portfolio Auction 178 event kicking off in Sydney on August 5, featuring not only a strong selection of high-quality childcare assets but also showcasing supermarkets, fast food, retail, and large format retail sectors—all known for their resilience and stable income streams. 

Key properties in this round include Eden Academy at Doreen, which delivers an annual rent of $504,000. The portfolio also features three Goodstart Early Learning centres located in Indooroopilly, Merrylands, and Brighton in Brisbane, as well as Rise Early Learning in Charmhaven, which commands a rental income of $443,291 per annum. 

The portfolio also features the newly built Eden Early Learning Centre in the bluechip suburb of Bardon, Queensland, and an Oz Education in Gunnedah, New South Wales, both offering fixed 4% annual rent increases.  

The childcare property sector remains attractive due to its stable income streams and strong yields, supported by reliable operators and consistent demand for early education services. 

Burgess Rawson from CBRE recently achieved record sales in the childcare sector during its latest portfolio auction, with total sales volume exceeding $124 million in 2025 so far. This represents a significant increase on previous periods and highlights the growing confidence investors have in childcare as a resilient and recession-resistant asset class. 

Burgess Rawson from CBRE childcare expert, Natalie Couper said, “The childcare sector continues to demonstrate robust demand from investors seeking stable, long-term income streams underpinned by essential community services. With yields remaining competitive, these assets offer both security and growth potential in a market that values quality operators and well-located centres. 

“Our childcare assets have consistently attracted interest from institutional and private investors alike, thanks to their strategic locations and partnerships with reputable operators. These centres not only generate dependable rental income but also benefit from ongoing government support and strong enrolment trends shaping early education. 

“Investor competition remains intense across the childcare sector, driving yields to record lows, with results as tight as 3.96% achieved for assets in prized locations.  

“These prime centres continue to attract strong interest due to their stable income profiles and long-term leases with reputable operators,” Ms Couper said. 

Burgess Rawson from CBRE Director, Adam Thomas said, “Investor appetite across childcare, supermarkets, fast food, and retail sectors remains exceptionally strong. This auction presents a rare chance to secure high-quality assets that deliver both stability and growth.” 

The event is highlighted by key brands including Hungry Jack’s, Coles, IGA, Salvos, 7-Eleven, Petstock and Bridgestone. 

The assets are available at Burgess Rawson from CBRE’s next Portfolio Auction event commencing at the Sydney Opera House on August 5 before heading to Melbourne’s Crown Casino on Wednesday and concluding at Queen Street in Brisbane on Thursday 7.