Child Care Lake Albert

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Lake Albert 2650. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 9 Centres Pop: 6,325
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Lake Albert (NSW) / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
426
67,247
Population
Total Population
6,325
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
14.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
355
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.83
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Standard
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,511
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
3.55
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$155
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
84
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Lake Albert (NSW) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Lake Albert (NSW)?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 9 child care centres in Lake Albert (NSW). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 426 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 84 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,511 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Lake Albert (NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Lake Albert (NSW) as at November 2025 stands at a total of 6,325 people, of this 355 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Lake Albert (NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Lake Albert (NSW) was assessed as having 6,291 people with 324 of these (5.2%) being children under 5yo. Lake Albert (NSW) has seen 82 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Lake Albert (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 34 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Lake Albert (NSW) compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Lake Albert (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 0.8 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 Lake Albert (NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Lake Albert (NSW) average $155, 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 Lake Albert (NSW) and Rest of NSW?

In Lake Albert (NSW), there are 3.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Lake Albert (NSW)?

The average LDC in Lake Albert (NSW) 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 Lake Albert (NSW)?

Workforce activity is within the standard range and may moderately influence child care demand in this area.

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 Lake Albert (NSW) 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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