Child Care Leeton

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Leeton 2705. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 13 Centres Pop: 9,305
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Leeton / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
246
67,247
Population
Total Population
9,305
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
37.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
593
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.41
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,213
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
9
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$151
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
130
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Leeton?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 13 child care centres in Leeton. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 246 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 50 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 80 places, and 8 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 8 schools, collectively accommodating 2,213 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Leeton service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Leeton as at November 2025 stands at a total of 9,305 people, of this 593 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Leeton was assessed as having 9,170 people with 580 of these (6.3%) being children under 5yo. Leeton has seen 143 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Leeton has experienced population growth of approximately 135 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Leeton, our latest analysis shows there are 2.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Leeton relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Leeton average $151, which is comparable to the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

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

In Leeton, there are 9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

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

The average LDC in Leeton was approved 11.8 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 Leeton?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Leeton 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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