Child Care Surf Beach

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Surf Beach 2536. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 1,855
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Surf Beach (NSW) / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,058
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
39
67,247
Population
Total Population
1,855
2,973,097
Per Place
Persons Per Place
47.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.6 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
78
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$137
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Surf Beach (NSW) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Surf Beach (NSW)?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Surf Beach (NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 39 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Surf Beach (NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Surf Beach (NSW) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,855 people, of this 78 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Surf Beach (NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Surf Beach (NSW) was assessed as having 1,934 people with 79 of these (4.1%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Surf Beach (NSW) has experienced a population decline of approximately 79 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Surf Beach (NSW) compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Surf Beach (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Surf Beach (NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Surf Beach (NSW) average $137, 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 Surf Beach (NSW) and Rest of NSW?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Surf Beach (NSW), while there is an average of 6.3 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Surf Beach (NSW)?

The average LDC in Surf Beach (NSW) was approved 16.6 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 Surf Beach (NSW)?

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 Surf Beach (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.

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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