Child Care Greenwood

Needs Analysis

Greenwood 6024 is served by 12 child care centres for an estimated 619 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 12 Centres Pop: 10,684
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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Greenwood (WA) compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
4
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
315
56,007
Population
Total Population
10,684
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
33.9
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
7 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
619
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.97
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,088
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.63
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$180
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
230
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Greenwood (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
3
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
2
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Occupancy Permit - New Building Complete - Childcare Centre

    Lodged Nov 2022
  • Not approved

    Commercial - Gym, Childcare and Medical Centre

    Lodged May 2016

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

Greenwood (WA) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Greenwood (WA)?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 12 child care centres in Greenwood (WA). Of these, 4 centres provide Long Day Care with 315 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 230 places, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 2,088 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Greenwood (WA) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Greenwood (WA) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 10,684 people, of this 619 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Greenwood (WA)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Greenwood (WA) was assessed as having 9,861 people with 664 of these (6.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Greenwood (WA) has experienced population growth of approximately 823 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Greenwood (WA) compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Greenwood (WA), 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 Greenwood (WA) relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Greenwood (WA) average $180, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Greenwood (WA) and Greater Perth?
In Greenwood (WA), there are 6.6 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 Greenwood (WA)?
The average LDC in Greenwood (WA) was approved 7 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 Greenwood (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 Greenwood (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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