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Springdale Heights / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Springdale Heights Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Springdale Heights?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Springdale Heights. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 119 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 50 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 211 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Springdale Heights service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Springdale Heights as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,758 people, of this 191 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Springdale Heights?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Springdale Heights was assessed as having 2,644 people with 193 of these (7.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Springdale Heights has experienced population growth of approximately 114 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Springdale Heights compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Springdale Heights, our latest analysis shows there are 1.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Springdale Heights relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Springdale Heights average $152, which is comparable to the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Springdale Heights and Rest of NSW?
In Springdale Heights, there are 1.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Springdale Heights?
The average LDC in Springdale Heights was approved 17.1 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 13 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Springdale Heights?
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 Springdale Heights 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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