% - Source frequency: annual
Ranked by latest value (higher is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 59.7% | |
| 2 | QueenslandQLD | 55.5% | |
| 3 | New South WalesNSW | 52.9% | |
| 4 | VictoriaVIC | 49.9% | |
| 5 | South AustraliaSA | 48.4% | |
| 6 | TasmaniaTAS | 44.9% | |
| 7 | Western AustraliaWA | 42.8% | |
| 8 | Northern TerritoryNT | 36.3% |
Proportion of children aged 0 to 5 attending Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved child care services.
Access to quality early childhood education is one of the strongest predictors of long-term educational outcomes and social mobility.
Higher is better
Source: Productivity Commission RoGS 2026, Table 3A.8
