Child Care Dulwich Hill

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Dulwich Hill 2203. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 12 Centres Pop: 15,003
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Dulwich Hill / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
189
152,925
Population
Total Population
15,003
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
79.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
724
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.83
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,894
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
10.02
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$137
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
271
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Dulwich Hill?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in Dulwich Hill. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 189 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 219 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 52 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,894 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Dulwich Hill service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Dulwich Hill as at November 2025 stands at a total of 15,003 people, of this 724 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Dulwich Hill?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Dulwich Hill was assessed as having 14,046 people with 663 of these (4.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Dulwich Hill has experienced population growth of approximately 957 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Dulwich Hill, our latest analysis shows there are 3.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Dulwich Hill relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Dulwich Hill average $137, 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 Dulwich Hill and Greater Sydney?

In Dulwich Hill, there are 10 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Dulwich Hill?

The average LDC in Dulwich Hill was approved 13.7 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 Dulwich Hill?

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 Dulwich Hill 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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