Child Care Dharruk

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Dharruk 2770. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 2,874
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Dharruk / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,618
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
146
154,376
Population
Total Population
2,874
5,696,722
Per Place
Persons Per Place
19.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
1 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
231
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.58
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
877
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.01
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$162
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
40
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Dharruk?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Dharruk. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 146 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 877 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Dharruk service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Dharruk as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,874 people, of this 231 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Dharruk was assessed as having 2,806 people with 214 of these (7.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Dharruk has experienced population growth of approximately 68 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Dharruk, our latest analysis shows there are 1.6 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 Dharruk relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Dharruk average $162, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Dharruk and Greater Sydney?

In Dharruk, there are 6 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Dharruk?

The average LDC in Dharruk was approved 1 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 Dharruk?

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 Dharruk 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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