| Id | Name | Type | Places | Approval | Distance (Km) | Day Rate | Availability |
|---|
* Click centres on the map for more detail and custom analysis options.
Key Metrics
Eastgardens / Greater Sydney
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
Last updated:
Eastgardens Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Eastgardens?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Eastgardens. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 292 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Eastgardens service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Eastgardens as at August 2025 stands at a total of 4,939 people, of this 332 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Eastgardens?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Eastgardens was assessed as having 4,086 people with 262 of these (6.4%) being children under 5yo. Eastgardens has seen 368 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Eastgardens has experienced population growth of approximately 853 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Eastgardens compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Eastgardens, our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Eastgardens relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Eastgardens average $152, 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 Eastgardens and Greater Sydney?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Eastgardens, while there is an average of 5.4 students per LDC place across Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Eastgardens?
The average LDC in Eastgardens was approved 12.4 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 Eastgardens?
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 Eastgardens 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.
View the full demographic analysis, population projections, and market insights for this area:
Generate a property-specific child care needs assessment
Search Address
Search a specific address and choose a custom boundary
Select Boundary
Select a radius, travel time or draw your catchment
Order Report
Order a report with the child care option included
Nearby Child Care Locations