Child Care Elderslie

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Elderslie 2570. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 12 Centres Pop: 7,969
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Elderslie (Camden - NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
564
152,925
Population
Total Population
7,969
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
14.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.6 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
622
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.1
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,770
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.14
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$140
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
220
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Elderslie (Camden - NSW)?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in Elderslie (Camden - NSW). Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 564 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 180 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 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,770 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Elderslie (Camden - NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Elderslie (Camden - NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 7,969 people, of this 622 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Elderslie (Camden - NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Elderslie (Camden - NSW) was assessed as having 7,878 people with 696 of these (8.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Elderslie (Camden - NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 91 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Elderslie (Camden - NSW), 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 Elderslie (Camden - NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Elderslie (Camden - NSW) average $140, 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 Elderslie (Camden - NSW) and Greater Sydney?

In Elderslie (Camden - NSW), there are 3.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Elderslie (Camden - NSW)?

The average LDC in Elderslie (Camden - NSW) was approved 10.6 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 Elderslie (Camden - 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 Elderslie (Camden - 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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