Child Care Strathfield

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Strathfield 2136. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 28 Centres Pop: 27,965
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Strathfield (NSW) / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
8
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
422
152,925
Population
Total Population
27,965
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
66.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.2 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
961
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.28
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
7,533
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
17.85
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$163
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
475
-

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

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

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 28 child care centres in Strathfield (NSW). Of these, 8 centres provide Long Day Care with 422 places, 7 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 475 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 12 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 12 schools, collectively accommodating 7,533 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Strathfield (NSW) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 27,965 people, of this 961 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Strathfield (NSW) was assessed as having 25,915 people with 842 of these (3.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Strathfield (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 2,050 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Strathfield (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 2.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Strathfield (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Strathfield (NSW) average $163, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

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

In Strathfield (NSW), there are 17.9 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 Strathfield (NSW)?

The average LDC in Strathfield (NSW) was approved 12.2 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 Strathfield (NSW)?

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 Strathfield (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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