Child Care Quirindi

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Quirindi 2343. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 3,461
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Quirindi / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
41
67,247
Population
Total Population
3,461
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
84.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
17.2 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
179
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.37
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
682
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
16.63
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
70
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Quirindi Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Quirindi?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Quirindi. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 41 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 682 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Quirindi service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Quirindi as at August 2025 stands at a total of 3,461 people, of this 179 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Quirindi?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Quirindi was assessed as having 3,355 people with 175 of these (5.2%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Quirindi has experienced population growth of approximately 106 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Quirindi, our latest analysis shows there are 4.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Quirindi relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Quirindi average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

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

In Quirindi, there are 16.6 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 Quirindi?

The average LDC in Quirindi was approved 17.2 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 Quirindi?

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 Quirindi 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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