Child Care Coogee

Needs Analysis

Coogee 2034 is served by 10 child care centres for an estimated 890 children under 5 — around 2.5 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Updated October 7, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 15,414
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Coogee (NSW) compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
2,644
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
363
156,717
Population
Total Population
15,414
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
42.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.4 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
890
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.45
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
617
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.7
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$186
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
315
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Coogee (NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Coogee (NSW), 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
59
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
3
Awaiting determination
Determined
50
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Under assessment

    The project involves the change of use and building classification of an existing facility at 21-29 Munda Str…

    Lodged Mar 2026
  • Approved

    Section 4.55(1A) Modification to the approved development for the modification of condition 3 to extend the p…

    Lodged Nov 2025

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

Coogee (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Coogee (NSW)?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Coogee (NSW). Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 363 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 315 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 617 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Coogee (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Coogee (NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 15,414 people, of this 890 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Coogee (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Coogee (NSW) was assessed as having 14,634 people with 746 of these (5.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Coogee (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 780 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Coogee (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Coogee (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 2.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Coogee (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Coogee (NSW) average $186, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Coogee (NSW) and Greater Sydney?
In Coogee (NSW), there are 1.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Coogee (NSW)?
The average LDC in Coogee (NSW) was approved 13.4 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 Coogee (NSW)?
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 Coogee (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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