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Colo Vale / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Colo Vale Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Colo Vale?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Colo Vale. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 26 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 160 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Colo Vale service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Colo Vale as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,835 people, of this 135 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Colo Vale?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Colo Vale was assessed as having 1,775 people with 133 of these (7.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Colo Vale has experienced population growth of approximately 60 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Colo Vale compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Colo Vale, our latest analysis shows there are 5.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Colo Vale relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Colo Vale average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Colo Vale and Rest of NSW?
In Colo Vale, there are 6.2 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Colo Vale?
The average LDC in Colo Vale was approved 16.7 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 Colo Vale?
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 Colo Vale 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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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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