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Wattle Grove 2173 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 592 children under 5 — around 13.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Sydney.

Needs AnalysisUpdated October 25, 20266 CentresPop: 9,147
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Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key metrics

Wattle Grove (NSW) compared with Greater Sydney

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
2,647
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
45
156,987
Population
Total Population
9,147
5,703,029
Per Place
Persons Per Place
203.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
17.6 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
592
313,667
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
13.16
2
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,323
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
29.4
5.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$167
$165
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
240
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Wattle Grove (NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Wattle Grove (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
17
In the local catchment
Proposed places
205
Where disclosed
Under assessment
2
Awaiting determination
Determined
12
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Lodged Sep 2026
  • Under assessment

    Liverpool City Council is assessing a development application for a new commercial structure at 15 Heathcote …

    Lodged Jun 2026

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.

Wattle Grove (NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Wattle Grove (NSW)?
As of our last update on October 25, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Wattle Grove (NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 45 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 200 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 40 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,323 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Wattle Grove (NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Wattle Grove (NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 9,147 people, of this 592 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Wattle Grove (NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Wattle Grove (NSW) was assessed as having 8,886 people with 653 of these (7.3%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Wattle Grove (NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 261 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Wattle Grove (NSW) compare to those in Greater Sydney?
In Wattle Grove (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 13.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2 children per place across Greater Sydney.
How do childcare fees in Wattle Grove (NSW) relate to those in Greater Sydney?
Childcare fees in Wattle Grove (NSW) average $167, which is comparable to the regional average of $165 in Greater Sydney.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Wattle Grove (NSW) and Greater Sydney?
In Wattle Grove (NSW), there are 29.4 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 5.3 students per LDC place in Greater Sydney.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Wattle Grove (NSW)?
The average LDC in Wattle Grove (NSW) was approved 17.6 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 Wattle Grove (NSW)?
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 Wattle Grove (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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