Child Care Newcastle

Needs Analysis

Newcastle 2300 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 174 children under 5 — around 0.9 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated October 7, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 5,120
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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

Newcastle compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
1,086
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
197
70,209
Population
Total Population
5,120
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
26
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
9.5 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
174
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.88
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$166
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Newcastle, 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
3
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
3
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Proposed use of ground floor for Childcare, Gym and Cafeteria

    Lodged Jun 2022
  • Approved

    The objective of the proposal is to redevelop the rear part of Lot 10 DP 1129170, fronting Farquhar Street; f…

    Lodged Aug 2021

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

Newcastle Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Newcastle?
As of our last update on October 7, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Newcastle. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 197 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Newcastle service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Newcastle as at August 2026 stands at a total of 5,120 people, of this 174 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Newcastle?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Newcastle was assessed as having 3,852 people with 96 of these (2.5%) being children under 5yo. Newcastle has seen 437 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Newcastle has experienced population growth of approximately 1,268 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Newcastle compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Newcastle, our latest analysis shows there are 0.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.4 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Newcastle relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Newcastle average $166, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Newcastle and Rest of NSW?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Newcastle, while there is an average of 6 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Newcastle?
The average LDC in Newcastle was approved 9.5 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 14 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Newcastle?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Newcastle 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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