Child Care Dundas

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Dundas 2117. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 5,612
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Dundas (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
120
152,925
Population
Total Population
5,612
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
46.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
2.5 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
346
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.88
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,365
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
11.38
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$171
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
75
-

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

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

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Dundas (NSW). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 120 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 75 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,365 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Dundas (NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Dundas (NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 5,612 people, of this 346 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Dundas (NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Dundas (NSW) was assessed as having 4,959 people with 337 of these (6.8%) being children under 5yo. Dundas (NSW) has seen 61 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Dundas (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 653 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Dundas (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In Dundas (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 2.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Dundas (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Dundas (NSW) average $171, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Dundas (NSW) and Greater Sydney?

In Dundas (NSW), there are 11.4 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 Dundas (NSW)?

The average LDC in Dundas (NSW) was approved 2.5 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 Dundas (NSW)?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Dundas (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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