Child Care West Ryde

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for West Ryde 2114. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 14 Centres Pop: 14,495
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

West Ryde / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
8
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
504
152,925
Population
Total Population
14,495
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
28.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
717
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.42
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,416
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.81
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$163
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
497
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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West Ryde Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of West Ryde?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 14 child care centres in West Ryde. Of these, 8 centres provide Long Day Care with 504 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 497 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,416 enrolments.

What population do these centres in West Ryde service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Ryde as at August 2025 stands at a total of 14,495 people, of this 717 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Ryde?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Ryde was assessed as having 13,171 people with 765 of these (5.8%) being children under 5yo. West Ryde has seen 200 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that West Ryde has experienced population growth of approximately 1,324 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Ryde compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In West Ryde, our latest analysis shows there are 1.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in West Ryde relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in West Ryde 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 West Ryde and Greater Sydney?

In West Ryde, there are 2.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Ryde?

The average LDC in West Ryde was approved 14.8 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 West Ryde?

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 West Ryde 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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