Child Care Niagara Park

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Niagara Park 2250. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 2,886
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Niagara Park / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
137
152,925
Population
Total Population
2,886
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.3 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
164
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.2
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
458
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.34
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$155
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Niagara Park?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Niagara Park. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 137 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 458 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Niagara Park service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Niagara Park as at November 2025 stands at a total of 2,886 people, of this 164 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Niagara Park?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Niagara Park was assessed as having 2,779 people with 161 of these (5.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Niagara Park has experienced population growth of approximately 107 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Niagara Park, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Niagara Park relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Niagara Park average $155, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Niagara Park, there are 3.3 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Niagara Park?

The average LDC in Niagara Park was approved 13.3 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 Niagara Park?

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 Niagara Park 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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