Child Care Somerville

Needs Analysis

Somerville 6432 is served by 5 child care centres for an estimated 289 children under 5 — around 1.7 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Rest of WA.

Updated September 21, 2026 5 Centres Pop: 4,445
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Child care centres

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Key metrics

Somerville (WA) compared with Rest of WA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
179
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
170
9,251
Population
Total Population
4,445
598,521
Per Place
Persons Per Place
26.1
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.7 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
289
33,218
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.7
3.7
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,093
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.43
10.2
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$175
$156
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Approvals Pipeline Childcare development approvals near Somerville (WA)

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Somerville (WA), 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
0
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

No childcare development applications on record for this catchment yet. Use Notify me above to get an email when new approvals appear. Data is drawn from council DA / planning registers.

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

Somerville (WA) Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Somerville (WA)?
As of our last update on September 21, 2026, there are 5 child care centres in Somerville (WA). Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 170 places, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 1,093 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Somerville (WA) service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Somerville (WA) as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,445 people, of this 289 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Somerville (WA)?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Somerville (WA) was assessed as having 4,165 people with 351 of these (8.4%) being children under 5yo. Somerville (WA) has seen 93 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Somerville (WA) has experienced population growth of approximately 280 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Somerville (WA) compare to those in Rest of WA?
In Somerville (WA), our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.7 children per place across Rest of WA.
How do childcare fees in Somerville (WA) relate to those in Rest of WA?
Childcare fees in Somerville (WA) average $175, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $156 in Rest of WA.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Somerville (WA) and Rest of WA?
In Somerville (WA), there are 6.4 students per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 10.2 students per LDC place in Rest of WA.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Somerville (WA)?
The average LDC in Somerville (WA) was approved 16.7 years ago, while across Rest of WA the typical centre approval is 12 years old.
Is the local workforce a significant driver of additional child care demand for Somerville (WA)?
Yes, workforce activity is significant in this area and is likely a key 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 Somerville (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.

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