Child Care Mirrabooka

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Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Mirrabooka 6061. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 11 Centres Pop: 8,650
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Mirrabooka (WA) / Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
769
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
159
55,213
Population
Total Population
8,650
2,439,856
Per Place
Persons Per Place
54.4
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
12.9 yrs
9 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
441
139,622
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.77
2.5
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
2,130
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
13.4
7
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$124
$161
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
229
-

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

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

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 11 child care centres in Mirrabooka (WA). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 159 places, 3 centres provide Out of Hours School Care offering 229 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 5 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 5 schools, collectively accommodating 2,130 enrolments.

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

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Mirrabooka (WA) as at August 2025 stands at a total of 8,650 people, of this 441 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

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

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Mirrabooka (WA) was assessed as having 8,000 people with 455 of these (5.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Mirrabooka (WA) has experienced population growth of approximately 650 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Mirrabooka (WA) compare to those in Greater Perth?

In Mirrabooka (WA), our latest analysis shows there are 2.8 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 2.5 children per place across Greater Perth.

How do childcare fees in Mirrabooka (WA) relate to those in Greater Perth?

Childcare fees in Mirrabooka (WA) average $124, 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 Mirrabooka (WA) and Greater Perth?

In Mirrabooka (WA), there are 13.4 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 Mirrabooka (WA)?

The average LDC in Mirrabooka (WA) was approved 12.9 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 Mirrabooka (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 Mirrabooka (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.

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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