Child Care Elanora Heights

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Elanora Heights 2101. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 4,618
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Elanora Heights / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
90
152,925
Population
Total Population
4,618
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
51.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
229
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.54
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
401
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.46
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$166
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
146
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Elanora Heights?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Elanora Heights. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 90 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 106 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 401 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Elanora Heights service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Elanora Heights as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,618 people, of this 229 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Elanora Heights?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Elanora Heights was assessed as having 4,581 people with 257 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Elanora Heights has experienced population growth of approximately 37 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Elanora Heights, our latest analysis shows there are 2.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Elanora Heights relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Elanora Heights average $166, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Elanora Heights, there are 4.5 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Elanora Heights?

The average LDC in Elanora Heights was approved 14.7 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 Elanora Heights?

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 Elanora Heights 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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