Child Care Burwood

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Burwood 2134. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated May 24, 2026 17 Centres Pop: 20,765
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Burwood (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
8
2,629
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
657
155,177
Population
Total Population
20,765
5,705,471
Per Place
Persons Per Place
31.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.5 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
678
335,379
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.03
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,029
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.09
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$172
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
215
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Burwood (NSW)

Development applications around Burwood (NSW)

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Proposed Places
Where disclosed
Under Assessment
Awaiting determination
Determined
Approved or decided
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Lodged Address Description Places Distance Status

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

Burwood (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Burwood (NSW)?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 17 child care centres in Burwood (NSW). Of these, 8 centres provide Long Day Care with 657 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 150 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 65 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 2,029 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Burwood (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Burwood (NSW) as at May 2026 stands at a total of 20,765 people, of this 678 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Burwood (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Burwood (NSW) was assessed as having 18,224 people with 641 of these (3.5%) being children under 5yo. Burwood (NSW) has seen 576 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Burwood (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 2,541 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Burwood (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Burwood (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 1 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 Burwood (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Burwood (NSW) average $172, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $161 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Burwood (NSW) and Greater Sydney?
In Burwood (NSW), there are 3.1 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 Burwood (NSW)?
The average LDC in Burwood (NSW) was approved 10.5 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 Burwood (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 Burwood (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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