Child Care Banksia Grove

Needs Analysis

Banksia Grove 6031 is served by 14 child care centres for an estimated 886 children under 5 — around 2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 14 Centres Pop: 13,036
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Key metrics

Banksia Grove compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
5
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
447
56,007
Population
Total Population
13,036
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
29.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
886
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.98
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,807
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.28
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$171
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
282
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Banksia Grove, 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
13
In the local catchment
Proposed places
102
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
12
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    An application for a home-based Family Day Care business at 61 Conti Road, Ashby has been approved by the Cit…

    Lodged Jan 2025
  • Approved

    An application for a change of use to a Family Day Care at 5 Merrivale Circle, Tapping has been approved by t…

    Lodged Jan 2025

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

Banksia Grove Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Banksia Grove?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 14 child care centres in Banksia Grove. Of these, 5 centres provide Long Day Care offering 447 places, 4 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 282 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 2,807 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Banksia Grove service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Banksia Grove as at August 2026 stands at a total of 13,036 people, of this 886 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Banksia Grove?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Banksia Grove was assessed as having 11,351 people with 1,118 of these (9.8%) being children under 5yo. Banksia Grove has seen 270 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Banksia Grove has experienced population growth of approximately 1,685 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Banksia Grove compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Banksia Grove, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in Banksia Grove relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Banksia Grove average $171, which is comparable to the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Banksia Grove and Greater Perth?
In Banksia Grove, there are 6.3 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Banksia Grove?
The average LDC in Banksia Grove was approved 10.1 years ago, while across Greater Perth the typical centre approval is 10 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Banksia Grove?
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 Banksia Grove 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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