Child Care Ulladulla

Needs Analysis

Ulladulla 2539 is served by 8 child care centres for an estimated 359 children under 5 — around 2.9 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated September 21, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 7,803
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Child care centres

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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Ulladulla compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
1,085
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
122
69,944
Population
Total Population
7,803
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
64
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.8 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
359
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.94
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,863
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
15.27
6.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$108
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
119
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Ulladulla

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Ulladulla, 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
5
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
3
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility, Centre-base…

    Lodged Aug 2024
  • Approved

    Reconfiguration of an existing building on site to be used for the purpose of a child care centre.

    Lodged Dec 2022

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

Ulladulla Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Ulladulla?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Ulladulla. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 122 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 75 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 44 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,863 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Ulladulla service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Ulladulla as at August 2026 stands at a total of 7,803 people, of this 359 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Ulladulla?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Ulladulla was assessed as having 7,262 people with 338 of these (4.7%) being children under 5yo. Ulladulla has seen 159 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Ulladulla has experienced population growth of approximately 541 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Ulladulla compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Ulladulla, our latest analysis shows there are 2.9 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2.4 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Ulladulla relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Ulladulla average $108, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $153 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Ulladulla and Rest of NSW?
In Ulladulla, there are 15.3 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.1 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Ulladulla?
The average LDC in Ulladulla was approved 14.8 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 Ulladulla?
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 Ulladulla 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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