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Kareela / Greater Sydney
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Kareela Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Kareela?
As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Kareela. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 100 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 354 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Kareela service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kareela as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,674 people, of this 200 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kareela?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kareela was assessed as having 3,572 people with 199 of these (5.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kareela has experienced population growth of approximately 102 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kareela compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Kareela, our latest analysis shows there are 2.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Kareela relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Kareela average $167, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kareela and Greater Sydney?
In Kareela, there are 4.7 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kareela?
The average LDC in Kareela was approved 9.6 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 Kareela?
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 Kareela 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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