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Child Care Abbotsford

Abbotsford 2046 is served by 4 child care centres for an estimated 288 children under 5 — around 2.8 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Needs AnalysisUpdated October 22, 20264 CentresPop: 5,443
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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Abbotsford (NSW) compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,644
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
103
156,740
Population
Total Population
5,443
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
52.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.1 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
288
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.8
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
394
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.83
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$169
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
150
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Abbotsford (NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Abbotsford (NSW), from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
5
In the local catchment
Proposed places
191
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
3
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    This is a modification application submitted to the City of Canada Bay Council for a centre-based childcare f…

    Lodged Feb 2025 72 proposed places
  • Approved

    A modification application has been determined by the City of Canada Bay Council for the erection of a new ce…

    Lodged Jul 2024 119 proposed places

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Abbotsford (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Abbotsford (NSW)?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Abbotsford (NSW). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 103 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 150 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 394 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Abbotsford (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Abbotsford (NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 5,443 people, of this 288 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Abbotsford (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Abbotsford (NSW) was assessed as having 5,431 people with 276 of these (5.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Abbotsford (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 12 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Abbotsford (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Abbotsford (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 2.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Abbotsford (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Abbotsford (NSW) average $169, which is comparable to the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Abbotsford (NSW) and Greater Sydney?
In Abbotsford (NSW), there are 3.8 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Abbotsford (NSW)?
The average LDC in Abbotsford (NSW) was approved 12.1 years ago, while across Greater Sydney the typical centre approval is 13 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Abbotsford (NSW)?
No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant driver of child care demand.
Who would typically use analysis such as this?
Childcare operators, developers, investors and financiers would typically conduct a thorough child care supply and demand analysis (SDA) on Abbotsford (NSW) before allocating the significant amount of capital required. Boundary-based analysis such as this is often used as an initial guide however, and analysis would be undertaken on the specific site adopting a radial, travel time, or custom catchment to take into account nearby competition and demand drivers that would influence a centre's performance.

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