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Bow Bowing 2566 is served by 2 child care centres for an estimated 98 children under 5 — around 1 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Needs AnalysisUpdated October 25, 20262 CentresPop: 1,576
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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Bow Bowing compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,647
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
99
156,987
Population
Total Population
1,576
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
15.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
17.4 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
98
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.99
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$169
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Bow Bowing

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Bow Bowing, from lodgement through to determination. Project-by-project detail — addresses, proposed places and status, drawn from council DA / planning registers — is in the full approvals register on this page.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
4
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
3
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Campbelltown City Council has determined a development application at 76 Pembroke Road, Minto. The proposal i…

    Lodged Oct 2025
  • Approved

    A modification application has been determined by Campbelltown City Council for alterations or additions to a…

    Lodged Mar 2025

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.

Bow Bowing Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Bow Bowing?
As of our last update on October 25, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Bow Bowing. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 99 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Bow Bowing service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Bow Bowing as at August 2026 stands at a total of 1,576 people, of this 98 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Bow Bowing?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Bow Bowing was assessed as having 1,606 people with 112 of these (7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Bow Bowing has experienced a population decline of approximately 30 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Bow Bowing compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Bow Bowing, our latest analysis shows there are 1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Bow Bowing relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Bow Bowing average $169, which is comparable to the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Bow Bowing and Greater Sydney?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Bow Bowing, while there is an average of 5.3 students per LDC place across Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Bow Bowing?
The average LDC in Bow Bowing was approved 17.4 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 Bow Bowing?
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 Bow Bowing 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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