Child Care Walgett

Needs Analysis

Walgett 2832 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 150 children under 5 — around 3 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated September 21, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 1,908
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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

Walgett compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,085
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
50
69,944
Population
Total Population
1,908
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
38.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.6 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
150
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
353
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
7.06
6.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$132
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
59
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Walgett, 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
16
In the local catchment
Proposed places
201
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
10
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Brewarrina Shire Council has determined a development application for 16-18 Wilson Street, Brewarrina. The pr…

    Lodged Nov 2025
  • Approved

    Demolition, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Early Education and Care Facility,…

    Lodged Oct 2025

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

Walgett Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Walgett?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Walgett. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 50 places, 2 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 59 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 353 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Walgett service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Walgett as at August 2026 stands at a total of 1,908 people, of this 150 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Walgett?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Walgett was assessed as having 1,824 people with 143 of these (7.8%) being children under 5yo. Walgett has seen 76 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Walgett has experienced population growth of approximately 84 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Walgett compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Walgett, our latest analysis shows there are 3 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 Walgett relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Walgett average $132, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $153 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Walgett and Rest of NSW?
In Walgett, there are 7.1 students per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 6.1 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Walgett?
The average LDC in Walgett was approved 19.6 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 Walgett?
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 Walgett 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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