Child Care Kurrajong

Needs Analysis

Kurrajong 2758 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 186 children under 5 — around 9.3 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Updated September 21, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 3,213
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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

Kurrajong compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,637
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
20
156,028
Population
Total Population
3,213
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
160.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.2 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
186
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
9.3
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
591
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
29.55
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$147
$163
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
60
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Kurrajong, 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
9
In the local catchment
Proposed places
194
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • 4.55 (1a) Demolition of existing outbuilding, remediation works, restoration to the existing heritage buildin…

    Lodged Mar 2026
  • Not approved

    The application proposes the demolition of existing structures, erection of a new structure, a shed, and busi…

    Lodged Feb 2025

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Kurrajong Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Kurrajong?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Kurrajong. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 20 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 60 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 591 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Kurrajong service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kurrajong as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,213 people, of this 186 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kurrajong?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kurrajong was assessed as having 3,113 people with 149 of these (4.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kurrajong has experienced population growth of approximately 100 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kurrajong compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Kurrajong, our latest analysis shows there are 9.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Kurrajong relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Kurrajong average $147, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $163 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kurrajong and Greater Sydney?
In Kurrajong, there are 29.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kurrajong?
The average LDC in Kurrajong was approved 19.2 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 Kurrajong?
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 Kurrajong 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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