Child Care Mirrabooka

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Mirrabooka 2264. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated March 18, 2026 1 Centres Pop: 732
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Mirrabooka (NSW) / Rest of NSW

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
1,066
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
38
67,987
Population
Total Population
732
2,991,745
Per Place
Persons Per Place
19.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.7 yrs
13 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
48
167,084
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.26
2.6
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$129
$149
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Mirrabooka (NSW) Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Mirrabooka (NSW)?

As of our last update on March 18, 2026, there are 1 child care centre in Mirrabooka (NSW). Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 38 places. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.

What population do these centres in Mirrabooka (NSW) service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mirrabooka (NSW) as at February 2026 stands at a total of 732 people, of this 48 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Mirrabooka (NSW)?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mirrabooka (NSW) was assessed as having 809 people with 57 of these (7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Mirrabooka (NSW) has experienced a population decline of approximately 77 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mirrabooka (NSW) compare to those in Rest of NSW?

In Mirrabooka (NSW), our latest analysis shows there are 1.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.6 children per place across Rest of NSW.

How do childcare fees in Mirrabooka (NSW) relate to those in Rest of NSW?

Childcare fees in Mirrabooka (NSW) average $129, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $149 in Rest of NSW.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Mirrabooka (NSW) and Rest of NSW?

There are no schools reporting attendance in Mirrabooka (NSW), while there is an average of 6.2 students per LDC place across Rest of NSW.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Mirrabooka (NSW)?

The average LDC in Mirrabooka (NSW) was approved 16.7 years ago, while across Rest of NSW the typical centre approval is 13 years old.

Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Mirrabooka (NSW)?

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 Mirrabooka (NSW) 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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