Child Care Tintenbar

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Tintenbar 2478. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 631
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Tintenbar / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
56
67,987
Population
Total Population
631
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
11.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.1 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
32
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.57
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
149
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.66
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$145
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
25
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Tintenbar Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Tintenbar?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Tintenbar. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 56 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 25 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 149 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Tintenbar service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Tintenbar as at February 2026 stands at a total of 631 people, of this 32 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Tintenbar?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Tintenbar was assessed as having 618 people with 29 of these (4.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Tintenbar has experienced population growth of approximately 13 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Tintenbar compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Tintenbar, our latest analysis shows there are 0.6 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 Tintenbar relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Tintenbar average $145, which is comparable to the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Tintenbar and Rest of NSW?

In Tintenbar, there are 2.7 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 Tintenbar?

The average LDC in Tintenbar was approved 19.1 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 Tintenbar?

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 Tintenbar 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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