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Kiama Heights / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Kiama Heights Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Kiama Heights?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Kiama Heights. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 112 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Kiama Heights service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kiama Heights as at August 2025 stands at a total of 911 people, of this 45 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kiama Heights?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kiama Heights was assessed as having 878 people with 53 of these (6%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kiama Heights has experienced population growth of approximately 33 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kiama Heights compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Kiama Heights, our latest analysis shows there are 0.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Kiama Heights relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Kiama Heights average $161, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kiama Heights and Rest of NSW?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Kiama Heights, while there is an average of 6.3 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kiama Heights?
The average LDC in Kiama Heights was approved 1.3 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 Kiama Heights?
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 Kiama Heights 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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