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South Lismore / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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South Lismore Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Lismore?
As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in South Lismore. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 77 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 20 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 120 enrolments.
What population do these centres in South Lismore service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Lismore as at February 2026 stands at a total of 1,665 people, of this 88 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Lismore?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Lismore was assessed as having 1,775 people with 83 of these (4.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that South Lismore has experienced a population decline of approximately 110 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Lismore compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In South Lismore, our latest analysis shows there are 1.1 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 Lismore relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in South Lismore average $158, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in South Lismore and Rest of NSW?
In South Lismore, there are 1.6 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.2 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Lismore?
The average LDC in South Lismore was approved 1.5 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 Lismore?
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 Lismore 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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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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