Child Care Mount Kembla

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Mount Kembla 2526. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 1,087
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Mount Kembla / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
30
67,247
Population
Total Population
1,087
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
36.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
17.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
44
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.47
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
145
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.83
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Mount Kembla Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Mount Kembla?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Mount Kembla. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 30 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 145 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Mount Kembla service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mount Kembla as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,087 people, of this 44 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Mount Kembla?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mount Kembla was assessed as having 1,083 people with 42 of these (3.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Mount Kembla has experienced population growth of approximately 4 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mount Kembla compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Mount Kembla, our latest analysis shows there are 1.5 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 Mount Kembla relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Mount Kembla average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Mount Kembla and Rest of NSW?

In Mount Kembla, there are 4.8 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Mount Kembla?

The average LDC in Mount Kembla was approved 17.8 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 Mount Kembla?

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 Mount Kembla 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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