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Blair Athol (NSW) / Greater Sydney
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Blair Athol (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Blair Athol (NSW)?
As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Blair Athol (NSW). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 139 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Blair Athol (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Blair Athol (NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 2,862 people, of this 157 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Blair Athol (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Blair Athol (NSW) was assessed as having 2,725 people with 157 of these (5.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Blair Athol (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 137 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Blair Athol (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Blair Athol (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 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 Blair Athol (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Blair Athol (NSW) average $152, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Blair Athol (NSW) and Greater Sydney?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Blair Athol (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 Blair Athol (NSW)?
The average LDC in Blair Athol (NSW) was approved 16.1 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 Blair Athol (NSW)?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Blair Athol (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.
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