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The Rocks 2000 is served by 2 child care centres for an estimated 21 children under 5. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Needs AnalysisUpdated November 9, 20262 CentresPop: 769
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Key metrics

The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
0
2,656
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
0
157,704
Population
Total Population
769
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
-
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
- yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
21
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
-
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
-
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$166
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
30
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near The Rocks (Sydney - NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around The Rocks (Sydney - 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
4
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
2
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Proposed Change of Use of Level 1 Tenancy from a Childcare Centre to a Commercial Office and Fitout Works

    Lodged Oct 2021
  • Approved

    Replacement of the existing terracotta roof at Lance Kindergarten. The proposed works consist of removal of t…

    Lodged Aug 2020

Free accounts see the two most recent projects above. Sign in or go Pro to unlock the full approvals register on this page — search by address or DA number, filter by status, council and project scale. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of The Rocks (Sydney - NSW)?
As of our last update on November 9, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW). Of these, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 769 people, of this 21 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for The Rocks (Sydney - NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) was assessed as having 629 people with 23 of these (3.7%) being children under 5yo. The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) has seen 155 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 140 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In The Rocks (Sydney - NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 0 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 The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $166 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) and Greater Sydney?
There are no schools reporting attendance in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW), while there is an average of 5.3 students per LDC place across Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW)?
The average LDC in The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) was approved 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 The Rocks (Sydney - NSW)?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 The Rocks (Sydney - 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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