Child Care Raby

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Raby 2566. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 6,010
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Raby / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
169
152,925
Population
Total Population
6,010
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.1 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
418
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.47
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,227
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.26
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$134
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
45
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Raby?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Raby. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 169 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 45 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,227 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Raby service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Raby as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,010 people, of this 418 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Raby was assessed as having 5,943 people with 409 of these (6.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Raby has experienced population growth of approximately 67 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Raby, our latest analysis shows there are 2.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Raby relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Raby average $134, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Raby, there are 7.3 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 Raby?

The average LDC in Raby was approved 14.1 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 Raby?

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 Raby 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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