Child Care Lewisham

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Lewisham 2049. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 4,276
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Lewisham (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
86
152,925
Population
Total Population
4,276
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
49.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
228
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.65
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,777
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
20.66
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
260
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Lewisham (NSW) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Lewisham (NSW)?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Lewisham (NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 86 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 260 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 1,777 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Lewisham (NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Lewisham (NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,276 people, of this 228 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Lewisham (NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Lewisham (NSW) was assessed as having 4,060 people with 212 of these (5.2%) being children under 5yo. Lewisham (NSW) has seen 68 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Lewisham (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 216 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Lewisham (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In Lewisham (NSW), 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 Lewisham (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Lewisham (NSW) average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Lewisham (NSW) and Greater Sydney?

In Lewisham (NSW), there are 20.7 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 Lewisham (NSW)?

The average LDC in Lewisham (NSW) was approved 11 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 Lewisham (NSW)?

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 Lewisham (NSW) 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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