Child Care Bardia

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Bardia 2565. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 8,572
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Bardia / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
242
152,925
Population
Total Population
8,572
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
4.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
861
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.56
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
998
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.12
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$163
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
165
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Bardia Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Bardia?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Bardia. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 242 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 165 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 998 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Bardia service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bardia as at November 2025 stands at a total of 8,572 people, of this 861 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Bardia?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bardia was assessed as having 5,747 people with 708 of these (12.3%) being children under 5yo. Bardia has seen 123 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Bardia has experienced population growth of approximately 2,825 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Bardia compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In Bardia, our latest analysis shows there are 3.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Bardia relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Bardia average $163, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bardia and Greater Sydney?

In Bardia, there are 4.1 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Bardia?

The average LDC in Bardia was approved 4.8 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 Bardia?

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 Bardia 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

Understanding child care demand requires deep analysis of population growth trends, dwelling supply forecasts, and workforce participation rates. Our detailed suburb profiles provide the complete demographic picture, including census data, building approvals, migration patterns, and economic indicators that drive child care demand in each area.

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