Child Care Old Erowal Bay

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Old Erowal Bay 2540. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 1,066
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Old Erowal Bay / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
30
67,247
Population
Total Population
1,066
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
35.5
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
5.4 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
66
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.2
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$130
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Old Erowal Bay Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Old Erowal Bay?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Old Erowal Bay. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 30 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Old Erowal Bay service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Old Erowal Bay as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,066 people, of this 66 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Old Erowal Bay?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Old Erowal Bay was assessed as having 1,080 people with 63 of these (5.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Old Erowal Bay has experienced a population decline of approximately 14 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Old Erowal Bay compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Old Erowal Bay, our latest analysis shows there are 2.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Old Erowal Bay relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Old Erowal Bay average $130, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Old Erowal Bay and Rest of NSW?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Old Erowal Bay, while there is an average of 6.3 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Old Erowal Bay?

The average LDC in Old Erowal Bay was approved 5.4 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 Old Erowal Bay?

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 Old Erowal Bay 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

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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