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North Wollongong / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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North Wollongong Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of North Wollongong?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in North Wollongong. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 121 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,915 enrolments.
What population do these centres in North Wollongong service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for North Wollongong as at August 2025 stands at a total of 2,429 people, of this 61 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for North Wollongong?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census North Wollongong was assessed as having 2,299 people with 60 of these (2.6%) being children under 5yo. North Wollongong has seen 49 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that North Wollongong has experienced population growth of approximately 130 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in North Wollongong compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In North Wollongong, our latest analysis shows there are 0.5 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 North Wollongong relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in North Wollongong average $149, which is comparable to the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in North Wollongong and Rest of NSW?
In North Wollongong, there are 15.8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in North Wollongong?
The average LDC in North Wollongong was approved 14.7 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 North Wollongong?
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 North Wollongong 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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