Child Care Madora Bay

Needs Analysis

Madora Bay 6210 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 359 children under 5 — around 3.2 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 5,858
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Key metrics

Madora Bay compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
111
56,007
Population
Total Population
5,858
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
52.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
359
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
3.23
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
218
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
1.96
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$166
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
120
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Madora Bay

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Madora Bay, 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.

Development approvals is a new addition to AreaSearch. We’re actively expanding council coverage and refining the dataset — details and statuses for some councils may be partial. Check back regularly for the latest pipeline.
Childcare approvals
1
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
1
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Proposed Child Care Premises

    Lodged Oct 2025

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

Madora Bay Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Madora Bay?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Madora Bay. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 111 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 120 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 218 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Madora Bay service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Madora Bay as at August 2026 stands at a total of 5,858 people, of this 359 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Madora Bay?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Madora Bay was assessed as having 3,830 people with 262 of these (6.8%) being children under 5yo. Madora Bay has seen 1288 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Madora Bay has experienced population growth of approximately 2,028 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Madora Bay compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Madora Bay, our latest analysis shows there are 3.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably higher than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in Madora Bay relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Madora Bay average $166, which is comparable to the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Madora Bay and Greater Perth?
In Madora Bay, there are 2 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Madora Bay?
The average LDC in Madora Bay was approved 14 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 Madora Bay?
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 Madora Bay 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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