| Id | Name | Type | Places | Approval | Distance (Km) | Day Rate | Availability |
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Key Metrics
West Island /
LDC Providers
9717
0
Total LDC Places
738,737
0
Total Population
2,309
0
Persons Per Place
0
-
Avg Centre Age
11.7 yrs
0 yrs
Population 0-4
0
0
0-4 Per LDC Place
0
0
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Attendance
4,176,099
-
School Per LDC Place
5.65
0
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$155
$0
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
514,869
-
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline
Childcare development approvals near West Island
Development applications around West Island
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.
CC Approvals
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In the local catchment
Proposed Places
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Where disclosed
Under Assessment
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Awaiting determination
Determined
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Approved or decided
Approvals pipeline
Status, location, timing and project scale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
West Island Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West Island?
As of our last update on May 24, 2026, there are 29290 child care centres in West Island. Of these, 9717 centres provide Long Day Care offering 738737 places, 5044 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 382043 places, 3086 centres provide Preschool/Kindergarten with 132826 places, 282 centres provide Family Day Care, and 11161 centres provide other child care services offering 327 places. The area is also serviced by 11054 schools, collectively accommodating 4,176,099 enrolments.
What population do these centres in West Island service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Island as at February 2026 stands at a total of 2,309 people, of this 0 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Island?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Island was assessed as having 0 people with 0 of these (NAN%) being children under 5yo. West Island has seen 582282 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that West Island has experienced population growth of approximately 153 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Island compare to those in ?
In West Island, our latest analysis shows there are 0 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is lower than the 0 children per place across .
How do childcare fees in West Island relate to those in ?
Childcare fees in West Island average $155, which is higher than the regional average of $0 in .
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in West Island and ?
In West Island, there are 5.7 students per LDC place. This figure is substantially higher than the 0 students per LDC place in .
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Island?
The average LDC in West Island was approved 11.7 years ago, while across the typical centre approval is 0 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for West Island?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 Island 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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What will drive demand from here?
Centre supply and current places are an output, not a leading indicator. For the demand-side drivers of this area — population growth, 0–4 cohort trends, dwelling supply, workforce participation and competing development pipeline — open the relevant deep-dive page.