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Child Care Sandgate

Sandgate 2304 is served by 1 child care centre for an estimated 14 children under 5 — around 0.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Needs AnalysisUpdated November 9, 20261 CentresPop: 293
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Key metrics

Sandgate (NSW) compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,088
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
74
70,470
Population
Total Population
293
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
14
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.19
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$176
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Sandgate (NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Sandgate (NSW), 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
0
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Sandgate (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Sandgate (NSW)?
As of our last update on November 9, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Sandgate (NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 74 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in Sandgate (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Sandgate (NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 293 people, of this 14 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Sandgate (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Sandgate (NSW) was assessed as having 276 people with 15 of these (5.4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Sandgate (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 17 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Sandgate (NSW) compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Sandgate (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 0.2 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 Sandgate (NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Sandgate (NSW) average $176, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Sandgate (NSW) and Rest of NSW?
There are no schools reporting attendance in Sandgate (NSW), while there is an average of 6 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Sandgate (NSW)?
The average LDC in Sandgate (NSW) was approved 8 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 Sandgate (NSW)?
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 Sandgate (NSW) 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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