Child Care South Lake

Needs Analysis

South Lake 6164 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 354 children under 5 — around 1.7 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 6 Centres Pop: 6,221
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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

South Lake compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
206
56,007
Population
Total Population
6,221
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
30.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
16.4 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
354
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.72
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
835
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
4.05
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$185
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
39
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around South Lake, 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
2
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • The application proposes signage and a retaining wall at a childcare premises located at 11 Dunraven Drive, Y…

    Lodged Mar 2026

  • A development application has been submitted to the City of Cockburn for a change of use to a childcare premi…

    Lodged Dec 2025

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

South Lake Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of South Lake?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in South Lake. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 206 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 39 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 835 enrolments.
What population do these centres in South Lake service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for South Lake as at August 2026 stands at a total of 6,221 people, of this 354 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for South Lake?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census South Lake was assessed as having 5,831 people with 374 of these (6.4%) being children under 5yo. South Lake has seen 76 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that South Lake has experienced population growth of approximately 390 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in South Lake compare to those in Greater Perth?
In South Lake, our latest analysis shows there are 1.7 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is considerably lower than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in South Lake relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in South Lake average $185, which is slightly higher than the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in South Lake and Greater Perth?
In South Lake, there are 4.1 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in South Lake?
The average LDC in South Lake was approved 16.4 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 South Lake?
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 South Lake 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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