Childcare Property Fund

A fund focused on providing quarterly distributions, with potential for capital growth and social impact through direct investment into childcare real estate.

Helping communities thrive with the Childcare Property Fund

The Childcare Property Fund is an investment vehicle that specialises in childcare centres, that uses expert sector knowledge and values-led decision-making, so discerning investors can enjoy their returns; all while contributing to the enhancement of Australia's social infrastructure and the early education of its children.

Hear how Australian Unity’s Childcare Property Fund is providing a positive social impact through direct investment into childcare real estate.

Why invest?

A fund focused on providing quarterly distributions, with potential for capital growth and social impact through direct investment into childcare real estate.

Stable income returns through economic cycles with quarterly distributions⁵
The childcare sector has strong government support as key social infrastructure with a Federal Budget allocation of $12.7 billion in FY2024⁶
Diversified geographies, sound tenant covenants with long WALE lease terms and strong underlying real estate value
Stable industry conditions with revenue of $13.8 billion⁷ growing at a forecast 3.4% p.a.⁸
Australian Unity’s strategic network as a social infrastructure leader

A childcare centre with a white picket fence.

Fund Strategy

Aim to provide quarterly distributions, with the potential for capital growth and social impact through:

Enhanced income sustainability through leveraging partnerships that share Australian Unity’s values
Portfolio diversification supported by socio-demographic analysis
Targeting ongoing portfolio performance by focussing on assets with the following attributes:

Dominant centres with limited competition driving high tenant retention rates
Sound lease fundamentals securing stable income
Acquiring assets with good economic value with potential uplift

Contribution to the quality of Australian childcare centres and early childhood education through:

Refurbishment and energy optimisation to improve centres
Strategic partnerships to deliver new contemporary centres

Engaging with quality tenants that have high educational standards

Selection of Current Investments

345 Gorge Road, Athelstone, Adelaide, SA

82 Child Places

42-44 Camberwell Street, East Victoria Park, Perth WA

92 Child Places

Corner of Fernan Road and Kalamunda Road, High Wycombe, Perth, WA⁹

94 Child Places

In construction with completion expected in 1Q2024

Unit 5, 341 Harvest Home Road, Epping, Melbourne, VIC

140 Child Places

434 Milne Road, Redwood Park, Adelaide, SA

82 Child Places

18 & 20 Pine Street, Runcorn, Brisbane QLD¹⁰

86 Child Places

260 Margaret Street, Toowoomba City QLD

127 Child Places

5 Gatty Street, Scullin, Canberra, ACT10

90 Child Places

Resources

Important information

Fund snapshot dated 31 Dec 2024.

The return that we aim to deliver to investors is a statement of intent, and we cannot guarantee that the Fund will achieve this return.

Units in the Australian Unity Childcare Property Fund are issued by Australian Unity Funds Management Limited (AUFM) ABN 60 071 497 115, AFSL 234454.

AUFM is part of the Australian Unity Group of companies. The information is general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as financial product advice and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any particular investor. In deciding whether or not to acquire, hold or dispose of the product, investors should read the Information Memorandum dated 6 June 2023 and consider whether the product is appropriate to their particular circumstances and objectives.

Prior to investing in any financial product, an investor should consult with a financial and/or tax adviser.

Investment is only available to investors who are ‘wholesale clients’ for the purposes of section 761G of the Corporations Act. This information is intended for recipients in Australia only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Notes

¹ Value and number of properties as at 31 Dec 2024. Valuation is based on Accounting Book Value²Value is based on valuations; ‘as-if-complete’ for assets in development and ‘as-is’ for assets under contract³Weighted average by income as at 31 Dec 2024⁴As at 31 Dec 2024⁵The return that we aim to deliver to investors is a statement of intent, and we cannot guarantee that the Fund will achieve this return⁶Department of Education, Skills and Employment Budget Statements 2023–24⁷IBIS Child Care Services in Australia August 2021⁸ IBIS Child Care Services in Australia January 2020⁹ An artists impression of the proposed development¹⁰Aerial view of the Funds asset is within the orange outline¹¹Explanatory Note to the Australian Unity Our Impact 2024 Report¹²Australian Unity Our Impact 2024 report

Announcements

29/09/2025 Annual Report 30 June 2025
19/06/2025 Product Feature Changes
26/09/2024 Annual Report 30 June 2024
12/02/2024 Change of auditor
21/12/2023 Updated Information Memorandum
27/09/2023 Annual Report 30 June 2023

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Childcare Property Fund

A fund focused on providing quarterly distributions, with potential for capital growth and social impact through direct investment into childcare real estate.

Fund Snapshot

15 properties settled

$90.79 million in value¹

Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)

35.10%

Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE)

14.06 years³

Portfolio occupancy

100%⁴

Wholesale unlisted

Quarterly distributions

Helping communities thrive with the Childcare Property Fund

Why invest?

Fund Strategy