Child Care Whitebridge

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Whitebridge 2290. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated May 24, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 2,986
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Whitebridge / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
1,076
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
68
69,189
Population
Total Population
2,986
2,997,085
Per Place
Persons Per Place
43.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
19.6 yrs
14 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
176
167,859
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.59
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
891
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
13.1
6.1
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$131
$151
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Development applications around Whitebridge

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Lodged Address Description Places Distance Status

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

Whitebridge Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Whitebridge?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in Whitebridge. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 68 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 891 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Whitebridge service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Whitebridge as at May 2026 stands at a total of 2,986 people, of this 176 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Whitebridge?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Whitebridge was assessed as having 2,900 people with 158 of these (5.4%) being children under 5yo. Whitebridge has seen 49 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Whitebridge has experienced population growth of approximately 86 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Whitebridge compare to those in Rest of NSW?
In Whitebridge, our latest analysis shows there are 2.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.5 children per place across Rest of NSW.
How do childcare fees in Whitebridge relate to those in Rest of NSW?
Childcare fees in Whitebridge average $131, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $151 in Rest of NSW.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Whitebridge and Rest of NSW?
In Whitebridge, there are 13.1 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 Whitebridge?
The average LDC in Whitebridge 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 Whitebridge?
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 Whitebridge 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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