Child Care Suffolk Park

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Suffolk Park 2481. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 4,282
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Suffolk Park / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
42
67,987
Population
Total Population
4,282
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
102
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
0.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
232
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
5.52
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$169
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
50
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Suffolk Park?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Suffolk Park. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 42 places, and Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 50 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Suffolk Park service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Suffolk Park as at February 2026 stands at a total of 4,282 people, of this 232 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Suffolk Park?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Suffolk Park was assessed as having 4,222 people with 226 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Suffolk Park has experienced population growth of approximately 60 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Suffolk Park compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Suffolk Park, our latest analysis shows there are 5.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Suffolk Park relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Suffolk Park average $169, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Suffolk Park and Rest of NSW?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Suffolk Park, while there is an average of 6.2 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Suffolk Park?

The average LDC in Suffolk Park was approved 0.8 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 Suffolk Park?

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 Suffolk Park 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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