Child Care Westleigh

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Westleigh 2120. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 4,635
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Westleigh / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
39
152,925
Population
Total Population
4,635
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
118.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.4 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
169
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.33
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$193
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Westleigh?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Westleigh. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 39 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Westleigh service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Westleigh as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,635 people, of this 169 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Westleigh?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Westleigh was assessed as having 4,501 people with 177 of these (3.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Westleigh has experienced population growth of approximately 134 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Westleigh, our latest analysis shows there are 4.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Westleigh relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Westleigh average $193, which is noticeably higher than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Westleigh and Greater Sydney?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Westleigh, while there is an average of 5.4 students per LDC place across Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Westleigh?

The average LDC in Westleigh was approved 19.4 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 Westleigh?

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 Westleigh 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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