Child Care Tuggerah

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Tuggerah 2259. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 5, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 935
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Tuggerah / Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
2,606
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
434
152,925
Population
Total Population
935
5,638,994
Per Place
Persons Per Place
2.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
61
329,573
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.14
2.1
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
371
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0.85
5.4
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$160
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
65
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Tuggerah?

As of our last update on March 5, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Tuggerah. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 434 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 65 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 371 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Tuggerah service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Tuggerah as at November 2025 stands at a total of 935 people, of this 61 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Tuggerah was assessed as having 925 people with 62 of these (6.7%) being children under 5yo. Tuggerah has seen 50 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Tuggerah has experienced population growth of approximately 10 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Tuggerah compare to those in Greater Sydney?

In Tuggerah, our latest analysis shows there are 0.1 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.1 children per place across Greater Sydney.

How do childcare fees in Tuggerah relate to those in Greater Sydney?

Childcare fees in Tuggerah average $164, which is comparable to the regional average of $160 in Greater Sydney.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Tuggerah and Greater Sydney?

In Tuggerah, there are 0.9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 5.4 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Tuggerah?

The average LDC in Tuggerah was approved 13.7 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 Tuggerah?

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 Tuggerah 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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