Child Care Fairfield West

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Fairfield West 2165. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 13,605
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Fairfield West / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
68
152,925
Population
Total Population
13,605
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
200.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
17.5 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
724
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
10.65
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
3,364
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
49.47
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$84
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Fairfield West Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Fairfield West?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Fairfield West. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 68 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 3,364 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Fairfield West service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Fairfield West as at November 2025 stands at a total of 13,605 people, of this 724 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Fairfield West?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Fairfield West was assessed as having 12,981 people with 766 of these (5.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Fairfield West has experienced population growth of approximately 624 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Fairfield West, our latest analysis shows there are 10.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Fairfield West relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Fairfield West average $84, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Fairfield West, there are 49.5 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 Fairfield West?

The average LDC in Fairfield West was approved 17.5 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 Fairfield West?

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 Fairfield West 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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