Child Care Murdoch

Needs Analysis

Murdoch 6150 is served by 7 child care centres for an estimated 150 children under 5 — around 0.6 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 7 Centres Pop: 3,925
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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Murdoch compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
262
56,007
Population
Total Population
3,925
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
15
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
10 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
150
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
0.57
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Very High
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,232
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.7
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$164
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Murdoch, 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
41
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
1
Awaiting determination
Determined
36
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Approved

    Childcare Premises

    Lodged Jul 2025
  • Approved

    The City of Melville has approved a development application for a childcare premises at 1 Islip Court, Batema…

    Lodged Jan 2025

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

Murdoch Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Murdoch?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 7 child care centres in Murdoch. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 262 places, and 4 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 4 schools, collectively accommodating 1,232 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Murdoch service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Murdoch as at August 2026 stands at a total of 3,925 people, of this 150 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Murdoch?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Murdoch was assessed as having 3,352 people with 97 of these (2.9%) being children under 5yo. Murdoch has seen 76 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Murdoch has experienced population growth of approximately 573 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Murdoch compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Murdoch, our latest analysis shows there are 0.6 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in Murdoch relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Murdoch average $164, which is comparable to the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Murdoch and Greater Perth?
In Murdoch, there are 4.7 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Murdoch?
The average LDC in Murdoch was approved 10 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 Murdoch?
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 Murdoch 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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