Child Care Heatherbrae

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Heatherbrae 2324. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 745
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Heatherbrae / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
104
67,247
Population
Total Population
745
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
7.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.1 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
29
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.28
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
773
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.43
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$141
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Heatherbrae?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Heatherbrae. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 104 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 773 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Heatherbrae service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Heatherbrae as at August 2025 stands at a total of 745 people, of this 29 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Heatherbrae?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Heatherbrae was assessed as having 654 people with 23 of these (3.5%) being children under 5yo. Heatherbrae has seen 96 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Heatherbrae has experienced population growth of approximately 91 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Heatherbrae, our latest analysis shows there are 0.3 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 Heatherbrae relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Heatherbrae average $141, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

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

In Heatherbrae, there are 7.4 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Heatherbrae?

The average LDC in Heatherbrae was approved 19.1 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 Heatherbrae?

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 Heatherbrae 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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