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Newcastle West / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Newcastle West Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Newcastle West?
As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Newcastle West. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 368 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,128 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Newcastle West service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Newcastle West as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,572 people, of this 42 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Newcastle West?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Newcastle West was assessed as having 1,453 people with 35 of these (2.4%) being children under 5yo. Newcastle West has seen 41 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Newcastle West has experienced population growth of approximately 119 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Newcastle West compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Newcastle West, our latest analysis shows there are 0.1 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 Newcastle West relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Newcastle West average $157, 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 Newcastle West and Rest of NSW?
In Newcastle West, there are 3.1 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 Newcastle West?
The average LDC in Newcastle West was approved 8.1 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 Newcastle West?
Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 West 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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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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