Child Care Edgewater

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Edgewater 6027. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 4,940
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Edgewater / Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
769
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
227
55,213
Population
Total Population
4,940
2,439,856
Per Place
Persons Per Place
21.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.3 yrs
9 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
271
139,622
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.19
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,422
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.26
7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$165
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
70
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Edgewater?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Edgewater. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 227 places, Preschool/Kindergarten is serviced by a facility with 70 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,422 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Edgewater service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Edgewater as at August 2025 stands at a total of 4,940 people, of this 271 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Edgewater was assessed as having 4,657 people with 269 of these (5.8%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Edgewater has experienced population growth of approximately 283 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Edgewater, our latest analysis shows there are 1.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.5 children per place across Greater Perth.

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

Childcare fees in Edgewater average $165, which is comparable to the regional average of $161 in Greater Perth.

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

In Edgewater, there are 6.3 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 7 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.

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

The average LDC in Edgewater was approved 12.3 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 Edgewater?

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 Edgewater 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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