Child Care Strathfield South

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

Updated May 24, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 3,714
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Strathfield South / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,629
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
90
155,177
Population
Total Population
3,714
5,705,471
Per Place
Persons Per Place
41.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.5 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
162
335,379
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.8
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
563
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.26
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$158
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
24
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Strathfield South

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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Strathfield South Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Strathfield South?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Strathfield South. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 90 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 24 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 563 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Strathfield South service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Strathfield South as at May 2026 stands at a total of 3,714 people, of this 162 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Strathfield South?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Strathfield South was assessed as having 3,636 people with 196 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Strathfield South has experienced population growth of approximately 78 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Strathfield South compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Strathfield South, our latest analysis shows there are 1.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Strathfield South relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Strathfield South average $158, which is comparable to the regional average of $161 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Strathfield South and Greater Sydney?
In Strathfield South, there are 6.3 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Strathfield South?
The average LDC in Strathfield South was approved 15.5 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 South?
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 Strathfield South 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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