Child Care The Junction

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for The Junction 2291. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 1,303
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

The Junction / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
58
67,987
Population
Total Population
1,303
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
22.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
7.9 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
51
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.88
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
843
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
14.53
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$162
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
220
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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The Junction Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of The Junction?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in The Junction. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 58 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 220 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 843 enrolments.

What population do these centres in The Junction service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for The Junction as at February 2026 stands at a total of 1,303 people, of this 51 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for The Junction?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census The Junction was assessed as having 994 people with 38 of these (3.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that The Junction has experienced population growth of approximately 309 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In The Junction, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in The Junction relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in The Junction average $162, 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 The Junction and Rest of NSW?

In The Junction, there are 14.5 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in The Junction?

The average LDC in The Junction was approved 7.9 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 The Junction?

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 The Junction 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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