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Emu Plains / Greater Sydney
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Emu Plains Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Emu Plains?
As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in Emu Plains. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 246 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 274 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 2,228 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Emu Plains service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Emu Plains as at November 2025 stands at a total of 8,159 people, of this 447 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Emu Plains?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Emu Plains was assessed as having 8,126 people with 437 of these (5.4%) being children under 5yo. Emu Plains has seen 248 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Emu Plains has experienced population growth of approximately 33 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Emu Plains compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Emu Plains, our latest analysis shows there are 1.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Emu Plains relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Emu Plains average $150, 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 Emu Plains and Greater Sydney?
In Emu Plains, there are 9.1 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 Emu Plains?
The average LDC in Emu Plains was approved 15.7 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 Emu Plains?
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 Emu Plains 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.
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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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