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Child Care Randwick

Randwick 2031 is served by 38 child care centres for an estimated 1,650 children under 5 — around 2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Needs AnalysisUpdated October 25, 202638 CentresPop: 30,625
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Child care centres

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Child care centres, schools and zoning on a live map

Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Randwick compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
14
2,647
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
811
156,987
Population
Total Population
30,625
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
37.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
1,650
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.03
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
6,471
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.98
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$176
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
1,121
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Randwick, 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
122
In the local catchment
Proposed places
155
Where disclosed
Under assessment
4
Awaiting determination
Determined
103
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved
    Lodged Jul 2026
  • Approved
    Lodged May 2026

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Randwick Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Randwick?
As of our last update on October 25, 2026, there are 38 child care centres in Randwick. Of these, 14 centres provide Long Day Care with 811 places, 5 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 871 places, 4 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 250 places, and 15 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 15 schools, collectively accommodating 6,471 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Randwick service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Randwick as at August 2026 stands at a total of 30,625 people, of this 1650 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Randwick?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Randwick was assessed as having 28,943 people with 1,569 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Randwick has experienced population growth of approximately 1,682 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Randwick compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Randwick, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Randwick relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Randwick average $176, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Randwick and Greater Sydney?
In Randwick, there are 8 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Randwick?
The average LDC in Randwick was approved 14.8 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 Randwick?
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 Randwick 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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