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Marsfield / Greater Sydney
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Marsfield Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Marsfield?
As of our last update on April 12, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Marsfield. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 106 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 330 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 2,699 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Marsfield service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Marsfield as at February 2026 stands at a total of 13,158 people, of this 598 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Marsfield?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Marsfield was assessed as having 12,492 people with 644 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Marsfield has experienced population growth of approximately 666 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Marsfield compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Marsfield, our latest analysis shows there are 5.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Marsfield relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Marsfield average $165, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Marsfield and Greater Sydney?
In Marsfield, there are 25.5 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 Marsfield?
The average LDC in Marsfield was approved 18 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 Marsfield?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Marsfield 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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