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Erina Heights / Greater Sydney
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Erina Heights Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Erina Heights?
As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Erina Heights. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 140 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 117 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,791 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Erina Heights service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Erina Heights as at November 2025 stands at a total of 443 people, of this 24 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Erina Heights?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Erina Heights was assessed as having 454 people with 24 of these (5.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Erina Heights has experienced a population decline of approximately 11 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Erina Heights compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Erina Heights, our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 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 Erina Heights relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Erina Heights average $163, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Erina Heights and Greater Sydney?
In Erina Heights, there are 12.8 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 Erina Heights?
The average LDC in Erina Heights was approved 17.6 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 Erina Heights?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Erina 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.
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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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