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Blackbutt (NSW) / Rest of NSW
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Blackbutt (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Blackbutt (NSW)?
As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Blackbutt (NSW). Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 189 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Blackbutt (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Blackbutt (NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 3,534 people, of this 195 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Blackbutt (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Blackbutt (NSW) was assessed as having 3,291 people with 159 of these (4.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Blackbutt (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 243 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Blackbutt (NSW) compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Blackbutt (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 1 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 Blackbutt (NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Blackbutt (NSW) average $150, which is comparable to the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Blackbutt (NSW) and Rest of NSW?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Blackbutt (NSW), while there is an average of 6.3 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Blackbutt (NSW)?
The average LDC in Blackbutt (NSW) was approved 18 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 Blackbutt (NSW)?
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 Blackbutt (NSW) 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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