Child Care Jesmond

Needs Analysis

Jesmond 2299 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 186 children under 5 — around 3.7 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated October 7, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 3,775
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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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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Jesmond compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,086
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
50
70,209
Population
Total Population
3,775
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
75.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.5 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
186
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.72
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,065
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
21.3
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$143
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
40
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Jesmond, 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
6
In the local catchment
Proposed places
120
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • The proposal involves demolishing an existing house and constructing a new centre-based childcare facility at…

    Lodged Jan 2026 120 proposed places
  • Approved

    Newcastle City Council has determined a Section 4.55(2) modification application for a childcare centre at 4 …

    Lodged Aug 2024

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

Jesmond Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Jesmond?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Jesmond. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 50 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,065 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Jesmond service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Jesmond as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,775 people, of this 186 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Jesmond?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Jesmond was assessed as having 3,210 people with 182 of these (5.7%) being children under 5yo. Jesmond has seen 140 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Jesmond has experienced population growth of approximately 565 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Jesmond compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Jesmond, our latest analysis shows there are 3.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.4 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Jesmond relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Jesmond average $143, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $156 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Jesmond and Rest of NSW?
In Jesmond, there are 21.3 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Jesmond?
The average LDC in Jesmond was approved 19.5 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 14 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Jesmond?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Jesmond 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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