Child Care Denistone

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Denistone 2122. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 3,815
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Denistone / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
98
152,925
Population
Total Population
3,815
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
38.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.3 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
142
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.45
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
125
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.28
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$147
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
43
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Denistone?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Denistone. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 98 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 43 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 125 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Denistone service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Denistone as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,815 people, of this 142 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Denistone was assessed as having 3,726 people with 162 of these (4.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Denistone has experienced population growth of approximately 89 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Denistone, our latest analysis shows there are 1.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Denistone relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Denistone average $147, 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 Denistone and Greater Sydney?

In Denistone, there are 1.3 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 Denistone?

The average LDC in Denistone was approved 12.3 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 Denistone?

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 Denistone 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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