Child Care Swanbourne

Needs Analysis

Swanbourne 6010 is served by 6 child care centres for an estimated 209 children under 5 — around 2.2 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: 4,966
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Key metrics

Swanbourne compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
97
56,007
Population
Total Population
4,966
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
51.2
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
14.2 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
209
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
2.15
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Significant
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
1,970
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
20.31
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$177
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
67
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Swanbourne, 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.

Swanbourne Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Swanbourne?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 6 child care centres in Swanbourne. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 97 places, 2 centres provide Out of Hours School Care with 67 places, and 2 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 2 schools, collectively accommodating 1,970 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Swanbourne service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Swanbourne as at August 2026 stands at a total of 4,966 people, of this 209 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Swanbourne?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Swanbourne was assessed as having 4,592 people with 252 of these (5.5%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that Swanbourne has experienced population growth of approximately 374 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Swanbourne compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Swanbourne, our latest analysis shows there are 2.2 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in Swanbourne relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Swanbourne average $177, which is comparable to the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Swanbourne and Greater Perth?
In Swanbourne, there are 20.3 students per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Swanbourne?
The average LDC in Swanbourne was approved 14.2 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 Swanbourne?
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 Swanbourne 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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