Child Care Belfield

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Belfield 2191. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated May 24, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 6,991
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Belfield / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
7
2,629
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
443
155,177
Population
Total Population
6,991
5,705,471
Per Place
Persons Per Place
15.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.2 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
388
335,379
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.88
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
264
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0.6
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$157
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
80
-

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

Belfield Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Belfield?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Belfield. Of these, 7 centres provide Long Day Care offering 443 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 80 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 264 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Belfield service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Belfield as at May 2026 stands at a total of 6,991 people, of this 388 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Belfield?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Belfield was assessed as having 6,555 people with 355 of these (5.4%) being children under 5yo. Belfield has seen 610 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Belfield has experienced population growth of approximately 436 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Belfield compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Belfield, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 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 Belfield relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Belfield average $157, which is comparable to the regional average of $161 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Belfield and Greater Sydney?
In Belfield, there are 0.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Belfield?
The average LDC in Belfield was approved 13.2 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 Belfield?
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 Belfield 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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