Child Care Brabham

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Brabham 6055. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 13,894
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Brabham / Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
769
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
375
55,213
Population
Total Population
13,894
2,439,856
Per Place
Persons Per Place
37.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
3.1 yrs
9 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
1,486
139,622
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.96
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,082
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
2.89
7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$163
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
130
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Brabham?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Brabham. Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 375 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 130 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,082 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Brabham service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Brabham as at August 2025 stands at a total of 13,894 people, of this 1486 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Brabham was assessed as having 8,665 people with 1,213 of these (14%) being children under 5yo. Brabham has seen 1192 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Brabham has experienced population growth of approximately 5,229 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Brabham compare to those in Greater Perth?

In Brabham, our latest analysis shows there are 4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.5 children per place across Greater Perth.

How do childcare fees in Brabham relate to those in Greater Perth?

Childcare fees in Brabham average $163, which is comparable to the regional average of $161 in Greater Perth.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Brabham and Greater Perth?

In Brabham, there are 2.9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 7 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.

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

The average LDC in Brabham was approved 3.1 years ago, while across Greater Perth the typical centre approval is 9 years old.

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

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 Brabham 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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