Child Care Raymond Terrace

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Raymond Terrace 2324. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 17 Centres Pop: 14,095
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Raymond Terrace / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
6
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
433
67,987
Population
Total Population
14,095
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
32.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
953
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.2
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,114
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.88
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$134
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
185
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Raymond Terrace?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 17 child care centres in Raymond Terrace. Of these, 6 centres provide Long Day Care with 433 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 165 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 20 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 6 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 6 schools, collectively accommodating 2,114 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Raymond Terrace service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Raymond Terrace as at February 2026 stands at a total of 14,095 people, of this 953 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Raymond Terrace?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Raymond Terrace was assessed as having 13,453 people with 794 of these (5.9%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Raymond Terrace has experienced population growth of approximately 642 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Raymond Terrace, 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 Raymond Terrace relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Raymond Terrace average $134, 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 Raymond Terrace and Rest of NSW?

In Raymond Terrace, there are 4.9 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Raymond Terrace?

The average LDC in Raymond Terrace was approved 13.7 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 Raymond Terrace?

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 Raymond Terrace 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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