Child Care South Albury

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for South Albury 2640. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 15, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 1,379
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

South Albury / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
116
67,247
Population
Total Population
1,379
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
11.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.5 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
73
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.63
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
567
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.89
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$108
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of South Albury?

As of our last update on March 15, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in South Albury. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 116 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 567 enrolments.

What population do these centres in South Albury service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Albury as at November 2025 stands at a total of 1,379 people, of this 73 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Albury?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Albury was assessed as having 1,372 people with 65 of these (4.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that South Albury has experienced population growth of approximately 7 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In South Albury, our latest analysis shows there are 0.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

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

Childcare fees in South Albury average $108, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

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

In South Albury, there are 4.9 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.3 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Albury?

The average LDC in South Albury was approved 12.5 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 South Albury?

Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 South Albury 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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