Child Care Kardinya

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Kardinya 6163. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 10,475
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Kardinya / Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
769
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
60
55,213
Population
Total Population
10,475
2,439,856
Per Place
Persons Per Place
174.6
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.5 yrs
9 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
442
139,622
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
7.37
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
740
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
12.33
7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$109
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
50
-

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

What is the Child Care supply composition of Kardinya?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Kardinya. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 60 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 50 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 740 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Kardinya service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Kardinya as at August 2025 stands at a total of 10,475 people, of this 442 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Kardinya was assessed as having 9,137 people with 441 of these (4.8%) being children under 5yo. Kardinya has seen 139 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Kardinya has experienced population growth of approximately 1,338 people from the 2021 Census.

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

In Kardinya, our latest analysis shows there are 7.4 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 Kardinya relate to those in Greater Perth?

Childcare fees in Kardinya average $109, which is noticeably lower than the regional average of $161 in Greater Perth.

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

In Kardinya, there are 12.3 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 Kardinya?

The average LDC in Kardinya was approved 12.5 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 Kardinya?

Yes, workforce activity is very high in this area and strongly drives 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 Kardinya 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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