Child Care Surf Beach

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Surf Beach 2536 has limited recorded child care supply for an estimated 85 children under 5. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated September 21, 2026 0 Centres Pop: 1,817
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Key metrics

Surf Beach (NSW) compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
0
1,086
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
0
70,081
Population
Total Population
1,817
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
-
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
- yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
85
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
-
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
-
6.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$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 Surf Beach (NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Surf Beach (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
1
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Construction of a centre based long day child care centre

    Lodged Jul 2022

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

Surf Beach (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Surf Beach (NSW)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are no recorded child care centres in Surf Beach (NSW).
What population do these centres in Surf Beach (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Surf Beach (NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 1,817 people, of this 85 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 117 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 0 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 Surf Beach (NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Surf Beach (NSW) average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $156 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 6.1 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 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 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.

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