Child Care Wagin

Needs Analysis

Demand and supply analysis of Child Care Centres and demographic drivers for Wagin 6315. Key stats for childcare operators, investors and developers.

Updated January 30, 2026 2 Centres Pop: 1,525
Id Name Type Places Approval Distance (Km) Day Rate Availability

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Key Metrics

Wagin / Rest of WA

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
1
176
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
19
9,220
Population
Total Population
1,525
589,945
Per Place
Persons Per Place
80.3
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
13.9 yrs
12 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
85
33,827
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
4.47
3.9
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
205
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
10.79
10.3
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$-
$154
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

SOURCE: ACECQA, StartingBlocks, ABS data analysed by AreaSearch
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Wagin Child Care FAQ

What is the Child Care supply composition of Wagin?

As of our last update on January 30, 2026, there are 2 child care centres in Wagin. Of these, a single centre provides Long Day Care admissions with 19 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. The suburb also contains a single school with 205 enrolments.

What population do these centres in Wagin service?

AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Wagin as at August 2025 stands at a total of 1,525 people, of this 85 are estimated to be children under five years of age.

Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Wagin?

Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Wagin was assessed as having 1,448 people with 71 of these (4.9%) being children under 5yo. Wagin has seen 33 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Wagin has experienced population growth of approximately 77 people from the 2021 Census.

How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Wagin compare to those in Rest of WA?

In Wagin, our latest analysis shows there are 4.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is somewhat higher than the 3.9 children per place across Rest of WA.

How do childcare fees in Wagin relate to those in Rest of WA?

Childcare fees in Wagin average $, which is not directly comparable the regional average of $154 in Rest of WA.

How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Wagin and Rest of WA?

In Wagin, there are 10.8 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 10.3 students per LDC place in Rest of WA.

What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Wagin?

The average LDC in Wagin was approved 13.9 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 Wagin?

No, daily workforce activity is considered low in this area and is unlikely to be a significant 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 Wagin 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.

Comprehensive Demographic Analysis

Understanding child care demand requires deep analysis of population growth trends, dwelling supply forecasts, and workforce participation rates. Our detailed suburb profiles provide the complete demographic picture, including census data, building approvals, migration patterns, and economic indicators that drive child care demand in each area.

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