Child Care Luddenham

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Luddenham 2745. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 2,083
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Luddenham / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
39
152,925
Population
Total Population
2,083
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
53.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
113
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.9
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
271
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.95
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$79
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
91
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Luddenham?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Luddenham. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 39 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 91 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 271 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Luddenham service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Luddenham as at November 2025 stands at a total of 2,083 people, of this 113 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Luddenham was assessed as having 1,927 people with 110 of these (5.7%) being children under 5yo. Luddenham has seen 46 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Luddenham has experienced population growth of approximately 156 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Luddenham, our latest analysis shows there are 2.9 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 Luddenham relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Luddenham average $79, which is significantly lower than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Luddenham, there are 7 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

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

The average LDC in Luddenham was approved 16.7 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 Luddenham?

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 Luddenham 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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