Child Care Brookvale

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Brookvale 2100. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 18 Centres Pop: 3,890
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Brookvale / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
15
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
1,189
152,925
Population
Total Population
3,890
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
3.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
274
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.23
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,902
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.6
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$178
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
96
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Brookvale?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 18 child care centres in Brookvale. Of these, 15 centres provide Long Day Care offering 1189 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 96 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,902 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Brookvale service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Brookvale as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,890 people, of this 274 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Brookvale was assessed as having 3,389 people with 227 of these (6.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Brookvale has experienced population growth of approximately 501 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Brookvale, our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 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 Brookvale relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Brookvale average $178, 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 Brookvale and Greater Sydney?

In Brookvale, there are 1.6 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 Brookvale?

The average LDC in Brookvale was approved 10.8 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 Brookvale?

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 Brookvale 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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