Child Care Elermore Vale

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Elermore Vale 2287. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 9 Centres Pop: 6,347
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

* Click centres on the map for more detail and custom analysis options.

Key Metrics

Elermore Vale / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
363
67,987
Population
Total Population
6,347
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
17.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.4 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
343
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.94
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
859
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.37
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$178
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
178
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
Last updated:

Elermore Vale Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Elermore Vale?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 9 child care centres in Elermore Vale. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 363 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 158 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 20 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 859 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Elermore Vale service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Elermore Vale as at February 2026 stands at a total of 6,347 people, of this 343 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Elermore Vale?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Elermore Vale was assessed as having 6,057 people with 316 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Elermore Vale has experienced population growth of approximately 290 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Elermore Vale compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Elermore Vale, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Elermore Vale relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Elermore Vale average $178, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Elermore Vale and Rest of NSW?

In Elermore Vale, there are 2.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Elermore Vale?

The average LDC in Elermore Vale was approved 10.4 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 13 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Elermore Vale?

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 Elermore Vale 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
1
Search Address

Search a specific address and choose a custom boundary

2
Select Boundary

Select a radius, travel time or draw your catchment

3
Order Report

Order a report with the child care option included