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West Nowra / Rest of NSW
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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West Nowra Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West Nowra?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in West Nowra. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 108 places, and there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 30 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in West Nowra service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Nowra as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,632 people, of this 131 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Nowra?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Nowra was assessed as having 1,504 people with 117 of these (7.8%) being children under 5yo. West Nowra has seen 35 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that West Nowra has experienced population growth of approximately 128 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Nowra compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In West Nowra, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 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 West Nowra relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in West Nowra average $148, 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 West Nowra and Rest of NSW?
There are no schools reporting attendance in West Nowra, while there is an average of 6.3 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Nowra?
The average LDC in West Nowra was approved 16.1 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 West Nowra?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 West Nowra 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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