Child Care Berkeley

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Berkeley 2506. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 7,965
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Berkeley / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
61
67,247
Population
Total Population
7,965
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
130.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.1 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
436
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
7.15
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,306
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
21.41
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$166
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
87
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Berkeley?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Berkeley. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 61 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 27 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,306 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Berkeley service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Berkeley as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,965 people, of this 436 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Berkeley was assessed as having 7,798 people with 437 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Berkeley has experienced population growth of approximately 167 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Berkeley compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Berkeley, our latest analysis shows there are 7.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Berkeley relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Berkeley average $166, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Berkeley and Rest of NSW?

In Berkeley, there are 21.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

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

The average LDC in Berkeley was approved 19.1 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 13 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Berkeley?

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 Berkeley 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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