Child Care Nulkaba

Needs Analysis

Nulkaba 2325 is served by 8 child care centres for an estimated 55 children under 5 — around 0.3 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated September 21, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 886
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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

Nulkaba compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
1,085
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
171
69,944
Population
Total Population
886
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
5.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.9 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
55
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.32
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,653
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
9.67
6.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$130
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
103
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Nulkaba, 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
8
In the local catchment
Proposed places
76
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
2
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    The development application for a centre-based childcare facility at 14A Fletcher Street, Nulkaba has been de…

    Lodged May 2024
  • Approved

    Development Application - Demolition of existing structures and construction of a 2 storey centre-based child…

    Lodged Oct 2023 76 proposed places

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

Nulkaba Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Nulkaba?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Nulkaba. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 171 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 103 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,653 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Nulkaba service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Nulkaba as at August 2026 stands at a total of 886 people, of this 55 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Nulkaba?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Nulkaba was assessed as having 715 people with 35 of these (4.9%) being children under 5yo. Nulkaba has seen 100 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Nulkaba has experienced population growth of approximately 171 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Nulkaba compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Nulkaba, our latest analysis shows there are 0.3 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 Nulkaba relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Nulkaba average $130, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $153 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Nulkaba and Rest of NSW?
In Nulkaba, there are 9.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.1 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Nulkaba?
The average LDC in Nulkaba was approved 10.9 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 Nulkaba?
No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 Nulkaba 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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