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Kalamunda / Greater Perth
SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Kalamunda Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Kalamunda?
As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Kalamunda. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 165 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,626 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Kalamunda service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kalamunda as at August 2025 stands at a total of 7,858 people, of this 321 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Kalamunda?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kalamunda was assessed as having 7,163 people with 283 of these (4%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Kalamunda has experienced population growth of approximately 695 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Kalamunda compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Kalamunda, our latest analysis shows there are 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat lower than the 2.5 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in Kalamunda relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Kalamunda average $156, which is comparable to the regional average of $161 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Kalamunda and Greater Perth?
In Kalamunda, there are 9.9 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 7 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Kalamunda?
The average LDC in Kalamunda was approved 13.1 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 Kalamunda?
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 Kalamunda 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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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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