Child Care Glen Innes

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Glen Innes 2370. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 6,099
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Glen Innes / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
75
67,247
Population
Total Population
6,099
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
81.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
17 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
308
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.11
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
982
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
13.09
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$149
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
90
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Glen Innes?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Glen Innes. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 75 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 60 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 982 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Glen Innes service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Glen Innes as at August 2025 stands at a total of 6,099 people, of this 308 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Glen Innes?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Glen Innes was assessed as having 6,219 people with 284 of these (4.6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Glen Innes has experienced a population decline of approximately 120 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Glen Innes, our latest analysis shows there are 4.1 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 Glen Innes relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Glen Innes average $149, 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 Glen Innes and Rest of NSW?

In Glen Innes, there are 13.1 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 Glen Innes?

The average LDC in Glen Innes was approved 17 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 Glen Innes?

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 Glen Innes 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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