Child Care Westdale

Needs Analysis

Westdale 2340 is served by 2 child care centres for an estimated 285 children under 5 — around 6.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of NSW.

Updated September 21, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 3,316
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Key metrics

Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) compared with Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,085
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
46
69,944
Population
Total Population
3,316
2,987,047
Per Place
Persons Per Place
72.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.5 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
285
167,275
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
6.2
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
373
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
8.11
6.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$181
$153
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Westdale (Tamworth Regional - 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.

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Childcare approvals
20
In the local catchment
Proposed places
266
Where disclosed
Under assessment
6
Awaiting determination
Determined
11
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    A development application has been determined by Tamworth Regional Council for the construction of a new Earl…

    Lodged May 2026
  • Approved

    Demolition, Advertising and signage, Erection of a new structure, Centre-based child care, Hours of operation…

    Lodged Mar 2026

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

Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 46 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 373 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,316 people, of this 285 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) was assessed as having 2,963 people with 246 of these (8.3%) being children under 5yo. Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) has seen 245 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) has experienced population growth of approximately 353 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 6.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.4 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) average $181, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $153 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) and Rest of NSW?
In Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW), there are 8.1 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 6.1 students per LDC place in Rest of NSW.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)?
The average LDC in Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW) was approved 19.5 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 Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)?
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 Westdale (Tamworth Regional - 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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