Child Care West Perth

Needs Analysis

West Perth 6005 is served by 3 child care centres for an estimated 206 children under 5 — around 1.3 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 3 Centres Pop: 7,490
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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

West Perth compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
2
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
160
56,007
Population
Total Population
7,490
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
46.8
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
11.3 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
206
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
1.29
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Exceptional
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
0
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
0
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$179
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
0
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around West Perth, 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
2
Awaiting determination
Determined
0
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Under assessment

    Relocation of child care premises (including new building connection), heritage restoration works, demolition…

    Lodged Sep 2026
  • Under assessment

    Proposed New Child Care Premises

    Lodged Apr 2026

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

West Perth Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of West Perth?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 3 child care centres in West Perth. Of these, 2 centres provide Long Day Care with 160 places, and a single centre providing other child care services. There are no schools in the area with student enrolment data at present.
What population do these centres in West Perth service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for West Perth as at August 2026 stands at a total of 7,490 people, of this 206 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for West Perth?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census West Perth was assessed as having 6,102 people with 223 of these (3.7%) being children under 5 years old. Given changes in localised population estimates by the ABS we estimate that West Perth has experienced population growth of approximately 1,388 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in West Perth compare to those in Greater Perth?
In West Perth, our latest analysis shows there are 1.3 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly lower than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in West Perth relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in West Perth average $179, 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 West Perth and Greater Perth?
There are no schools reporting attendance in West Perth, while there is an average of 6.9 students per LDC place across Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in West Perth?
The average LDC in West Perth was approved 11.3 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 West Perth?
Yes, workforce activity is exceptional in this area and is a major 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 West Perth 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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