Child Care Burwood

Needs Analysis

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

Updated January 30, 2026 18 Centres Pop: 20,769
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Burwood (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
9
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
673
152,925
Population
Total Population
20,769
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
30.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.4 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
668
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.99
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,029
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.01
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$160
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
215
-

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

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

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 18 child care centres in Burwood (NSW). Of these, 9 centres provide Long Day Care offering 673 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 August 2025 stands at a total of 20,769 people, of this 668 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 577 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 2,545 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 2.1 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 $160, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 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 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 11.4 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.

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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