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Key Metrics
Somerville (WA) / Rest of WA
LDC Providers
2
177
Total LDC Places
170
9,305
Total Population
4,341
591,781
Persons Per Place
25.5
-
Avg Centre Age
16.3 yrs
12 yrs
Population 0-4
336
33,827
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.98
3.9
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Attendance
1,093
-
School Per LDC Place
6.43
10.2
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$169
$154
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)
Development applications around Somerville (WA)
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CC Approvals
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In the local catchment
Proposed Places
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Where disclosed
Under Assessment
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Awaiting determination
Determined
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Approved or decided
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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 May 24, 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 February 2026 stands at a total of 4,341 people, of this 336 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 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Somerville (WA) has experienced population growth of approximately 176 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 2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 3.9 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 $169, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $154 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 16.3 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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