Child Care Denistone East

Needs Analysis

Denistone East 2112 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 95 children under 5 — around 0.7 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Updated September 21, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 2,412
Centres map & directory

Child care centres

Explore centres on the map, filter by type, then review the directory below.

Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

* Click centres on the map for more detail and custom analysis options.

Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Denistone East compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
2,642
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
144
156,617
Population
Total Population
2,412
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
16.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9.2 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
95
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.66
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
796
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
5.53
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$170
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
195
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
Last updated:

Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Denistone East

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Denistone East, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
23
In the local catchment
Proposed places
588
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
4
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    This DA specifically seeks approval for the fit out and operation of the upper ground floor in Building A1 fo…

    Lodged Jul 2022 83 proposed places
  • Approved

    Proposed site preparation works, alterations and additions to existing preschool building to increase places …

    Lodged Jun 2022 76 proposed places

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Denistone East Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Denistone East?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Denistone East. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 144 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 195 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 796 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Denistone East service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Denistone East as at August 2026 stands at a total of 2,412 people, of this 95 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Denistone East?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Denistone East was assessed as having 2,292 people with 117 of these (5.1%) being children under 5yo. Denistone East has seen 29 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Denistone East has experienced population growth of approximately 120 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Denistone East compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Denistone East, our latest analysis shows there are 0.7 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 Denistone East relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Denistone East average $170, which is comparable to the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Denistone East and Greater Sydney?
In Denistone East, there are 5.5 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Denistone East?
The average LDC in Denistone East was approved 9.2 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 East?
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 East 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.

Find & Assess a Centre

Search by name, postcode, or address to explore supply & demand for any child care or school catchment in Australia.

1
Search a centre
or location
2
Open the
catchment map
3
Run analysis
& get report
Explore More Nearby suburbs & deeper analysis