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North Gosford / Greater Sydney
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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North Gosford Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of North Gosford?
As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in North Gosford. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 63 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 46 enrolments.
What population do these centres in North Gosford service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for North Gosford as at November 2025 stands at a total of 4,514 people, of this 300 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for North Gosford?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census North Gosford was assessed as having 3,986 people with 240 of these (6%) being children under 5yo. North Gosford has seen 167 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that North Gosford has experienced population growth of approximately 528 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in North Gosford compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In North Gosford, our latest analysis shows there are 4.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in North Gosford relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in North Gosford average $113, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in North Gosford and Greater Sydney?
In North Gosford, there are 0.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in North Gosford?
The average LDC in North Gosford was approved 17.2 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 North Gosford?
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 North Gosford 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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