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Child Care South Turramurra

South Turramurra 2074 is served by 4 child care centres for an estimated 94 children under 5 — around 1.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Needs AnalysisUpdated October 25, 20264 CentresPop: 3,252
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Child care centres

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

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Key metrics

South Turramurra compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
2,647
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
77
156,987
Population
Total Population
3,252
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
42.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
8.3 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
94
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.22
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
987
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
12.82
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$186
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
35
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around South Turramurra, 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
12
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
2
Awaiting determination
Determined
6
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Under assessment
    Lodged Aug 2026
  • Approved

    This application proposes alterations and additions to an existing building, alongside a change of use to a c…

    Lodged Mar 2026

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

South Turramurra Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Turramurra?
As of our last update on October 25, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in South Turramurra. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 77 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 35 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 987 enrolments.
What population do these centres in South Turramurra service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Turramurra as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,252 people, of this 94 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Turramurra?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Turramurra was assessed as having 3,208 people with 171 of these (5.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that South Turramurra has experienced population growth of approximately 44 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Turramurra compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In South Turramurra, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in South Turramurra relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in South Turramurra average $186, 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 South Turramurra and Greater Sydney?
In South Turramurra, there are 12.8 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 South Turramurra?
The average LDC in South Turramurra was approved 8.3 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 South Turramurra?
No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 South Turramurra 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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