Child Care Eaton

Needs Analysis

Eaton 6232 is served by 10 child care centres for an estimated 590 children under 5 — around 2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of WA.

Updated October 22, 2026 10 Centres Pop: 9,531
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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Eaton (WA) compared with Rest of WA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
179
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
299
9,307
Population
Total Population
9,531
598,521
Per Place
Persons Per Place
31.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
590
33,218
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.97
3.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,398
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.68
10.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$149
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
145
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Eaton (WA)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Eaton (WA), 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.

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Childcare approvals
6
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
6
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Child Care Premises Amendment Increase Child Capacity

    Lodged May 2026
  • Approved

    Mixed Use - SDAU Application Glen Iris Village - Mixed Use Development - Tavern / Brewery / Liquor Store / Bu…

    Lodged Jun 2025

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

Eaton (WA) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Eaton (WA)?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 10 child care centres in Eaton (WA). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 299 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 145 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,398 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Eaton (WA) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Eaton (WA) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 9,531 people, of this 590 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Eaton (WA)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Eaton (WA) was assessed as having 8,669 people with 524 of these (6%) being children under 5yo. Eaton (WA) has seen 153 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Eaton (WA) has experienced population growth of approximately 862 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Eaton (WA) compare to those in Rest of WA?
In Eaton (WA), our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.7 children per place across Rest of WA.
How do childcare fees in Eaton (WA) relate to those in Rest of WA?
Childcare fees in Eaton (WA) average $149, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $161 in Rest of WA.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Eaton (WA) and Rest of WA?
In Eaton (WA), there are 4.7 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 10.2 students per LDC place in Rest of WA.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Eaton (WA)?
The average LDC in Eaton (WA) was approved 10 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 Eaton (WA)?
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 Eaton (WA) 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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