Child Care Blackwall

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Blackwall 2256. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 1,960
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Blackwall (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
106
152,925
Population
Total Population
1,960
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
18.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.3 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
108
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.02
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$171
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Blackwall (NSW) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Blackwall (NSW)?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Blackwall (NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 106 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Blackwall (NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Blackwall (NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,960 people, of this 108 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Blackwall (NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Blackwall (NSW) was assessed as having 1,941 people with 103 of these (5.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Blackwall (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 19 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Blackwall (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In Blackwall (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Blackwall (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Blackwall (NSW) average $171, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Blackwall (NSW) and Greater Sydney?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Blackwall (NSW), while there is an average of 5.4 students per LDC place across Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Blackwall (NSW)?

The average LDC in Blackwall (NSW) was approved 19.3 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 Blackwall (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 Blackwall (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.

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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