Child Care New Lambton

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for New Lambton 2289. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 11 Centres Pop: 11,356
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

New Lambton / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
217
67,987
Population
Total Population
11,356
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
52.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
586
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.7
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,593
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.34
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$176
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
395
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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New Lambton Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of New Lambton?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 11 child care centres in New Lambton. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 217 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 355 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,593 enrolments.

What population do these centres in New Lambton service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for New Lambton as at February 2026 stands at a total of 11,356 people, of this 586 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for New Lambton?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census New Lambton was assessed as having 10,651 people with 510 of these (4.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that New Lambton has experienced population growth of approximately 705 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In New Lambton, our latest analysis shows there are 2.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in New Lambton relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in New Lambton average $176, 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 New Lambton and Rest of NSW?

In New Lambton, there are 7.3 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in New Lambton?

The average LDC in New Lambton was approved 12.7 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 New Lambton?

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 New Lambton 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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