Child Care Richmond

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Richmond 2755. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 16 Centres Pop: 5,705
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Richmond (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
342
152,925
Population
Total Population
5,705
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
16.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
291
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.85
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,257
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.68
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$173
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
188
-

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

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

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 16 child care centres in Richmond (NSW). Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 342 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 148 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 6 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 6 schools, collectively accommodating 1,257 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Richmond (NSW) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 5,705 people, of this 291 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Richmond (NSW) was assessed as having 5,418 people with 262 of these (4.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Richmond (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 287 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Richmond (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 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 Richmond (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Richmond (NSW) average $173, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Richmond (NSW), there are 3.7 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 Richmond (NSW)?

The average LDC in Richmond (NSW) was approved 14.8 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 Richmond (NSW)?

Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Richmond (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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