Child Care Albany

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Albany 6330. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 4 Centres Pop: 1,513
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Albany / Rest of WA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
176
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
170
9,220
Population
Total Population
1,513
589,945
Per Place
Persons Per Place
8.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.7 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
46
33,827
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.27
3.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
10.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$105
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Albany Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Albany?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 4 child care centres in Albany. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 170 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Albany service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Albany as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,513 people, of this 46 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Albany?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Albany was assessed as having 1,403 people with 39 of these (2.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Albany has experienced population growth of approximately 110 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Albany compare to those in Rest of WA?

In Albany, our latest analysis shows there are 0.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.9 children per place across Rest of WA.

How do childcare fees in Albany relate to those in Rest of WA?

Childcare fees in Albany average $105, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $154 in Rest of WA.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Albany and Rest of WA?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Albany, while there is an average of 10.3 students per LDC place across Rest of WA.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Albany?

The average LDC in Albany was approved 10.7 years ago, while across Rest of WA the typical centre approval is 12 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Albany?

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 Albany 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

Understanding child care demand requires deep analysis of population growth trends, dwelling supply forecasts, and workforce participation rates. Our detailed suburb profiles provide the complete demographic picture, including census data, building approvals, migration patterns, and economic indicators that drive child care demand in each area.

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