Child Care Crookwell

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Crookwell 2583. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 2,657
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Crookwell / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
29
67,247
Population
Total Population
2,657
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
91.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
137
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.72
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
553
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
19.07
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$140
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
55
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Crookwell?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Crookwell. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 29 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 20 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 35 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 553 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Crookwell service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Crookwell as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,657 people, of this 137 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Crookwell was assessed as having 2,686 people with 139 of these (5.2%) being children under 5yo. Crookwell has seen 104 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Crookwell has experienced a population decline of approximately 29 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Crookwell compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Crookwell, our latest analysis shows there are 4.7 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 Crookwell relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Crookwell average $140, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Crookwell and Rest of NSW?

In Crookwell, there are 19.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

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

The average LDC in Crookwell 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 Crookwell?

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 Crookwell 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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