Child Care Banksia

Needs Analysis

Banksia 2216 has limited recorded child care supply for an estimated 185 children under 5. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Updated October 7, 2026 0 Centres Pop: 3,686
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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Banksia compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
0
2,644
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
0
156,717
Population
Total Population
3,686
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
-
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
- yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
185
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
-
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
-
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Banksia

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Banksia, 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
20
In the local catchment
Proposed places
71
Where disclosed
Under assessment
2
Awaiting determination
Determined
7
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Not approved

    The application proposed alterations and additions to an existing centre-based childcare facility at 16 Segen…

    Lodged Mar 2025 71 proposed places
  • Approved

    Bayside Council has determined a modification application for the erection of a new centre-based childcare st…

    Lodged Feb 2024

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.

Banksia Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Banksia?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are no recorded child care centres in Banksia.
What population do these centres in Banksia service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Banksia as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,686 people, of this 185 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Banksia?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Banksia was assessed as having 3,277 people with 182 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Banksia has experienced population growth of approximately 409 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Banksia compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Banksia, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Banksia relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Banksia average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Banksia and Greater Sydney?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Banksia, while there is an average of 5.3 students per LDC place across Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Banksia?
The average LDC in Banksia was approved 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 Banksia?
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 Banksia 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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