Child Care Maroubra

Needs Analysis

Maroubra 2035 is served by 32 child care centres for an estimated 1,613 children under 5 — around 2.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Updated October 7, 2026 32 Centres Pop: 33,182
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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

Maroubra compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
14
2,644
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
739
156,717
Population
Total Population
33,182
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
44.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
1,613
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.18
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
4,990
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.75
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$181
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
686
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Maroubra, 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
61
In the local catchment
Proposed places
75
Where disclosed
Under assessment
4
Awaiting determination
Determined
53
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Stage 3 CC - Modified Play platform to be Single Step and Performance Solution outcomes Accessibility. AC - C…

    Lodged Mar 2026
  • Under assessment

    The project involves the change of use and building classification of an existing facility at 21-29 Munda Str…

    Lodged Mar 2026

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

Maroubra Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Maroubra?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 32 child care centres in Maroubra. Of these, 14 centres provide Long Day Care with 739 places, 6 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 686 places, and 12 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 12 schools, collectively accommodating 4,990 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Maroubra service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Maroubra as at August 2026 stands at a total of 33,182 people, of this 1613 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Maroubra?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Maroubra was assessed as having 30,722 people with 1,597 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Maroubra has experienced population growth of approximately 2,460 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Maroubra compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Maroubra, our latest analysis shows there are 2.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Maroubra relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Maroubra average $181, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Maroubra and Greater Sydney?
In Maroubra, there are 6.8 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Maroubra?
The average LDC in Maroubra was approved 14 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 Maroubra?
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 Maroubra 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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