Child Care Westminster

Needs Analysis

Westminster 6061 is served by 8 child care centres for an estimated 539 children under 5 — around 5.4 children per long day care place. See how local fees, occupancy and supply gaps compare with Greater Perth.

Updated October 22, 2026 8 Centres Pop: 8,271
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Child care centres

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Local supply snapshot

Key metrics

Westminster compared with Greater Perth

LDC Providers
LDC Providers
3
772
LDC Places
Total LDC Places
100
56,007
Population
Total Population
8,271
2,497,703
Per Place
Persons Per Place
82.7
-
Avg Age
Avg Centre Age
15.1 yrs
10 yrs
0-4 Pop
Population 0-4
539
137,124
Kids Per Place
0-4 Per LDC Place
5.39
2.4
Workforce
Workforce Impact
Low
Standard
School Att
School Attendance
675
-
School Per LDC
School Per LDC Place
6.75
6.9
Avg Fee
Avg LDC Fee ($/day)
$155
$169
Other
Other Places (PSK/OOSH)
50
-

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

Childcare development applications on record across the catchment around Westminster, 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
26
In the local catchment
Proposed places
0
Where disclosed
Under assessment
0
Awaiting determination
Determined
19
Approved or decided

Most recent projects

  • Commercial - Child Care - Front Fence

    Lodged Jul 2026

  • New Building Complete - s46 Child care centre car park bin store & fences

    Lodged May 2026

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

Westminster Child Care FAQ
What is the Child Care supply composition of Westminster?
As of our last update on October 22, 2026, there are 8 child care centres in Westminster. Of these, 3 centres provide Long Day Care offering 100 places, there is one Out of Hours School Care centre that has 50 places, a single centre providing Family Day Care, and 3 centres provide other child care services. The area is also serviced by 3 schools, collectively accommodating 675 enrolments.
What population do these centres in Westminster service?
AreaSearch's latest population estimate for Westminster as at August 2026 stands at a total of 8,271 people, of this 539 are estimated to be children under five years of age.
Why do your population numbers differ from Census figures for Westminster?
Some areas have changed considerably since the 2021 Census was undertaken. At the 2021 Census Westminster was assessed as having 7,042 people with 581 of these (8.3%) being children under 5yo. Westminster has seen 72 new addresses added since this time, which, combined with broader ABS population estimates for resident population, leads us to estimate that Westminster has experienced population growth of approximately 1,229 people from the 2021 Census.
How does the ratio of children per LDC place in Westminster compare to those in Greater Perth?
In Westminster, our latest analysis shows there are 5.4 resident children under 5yo per LDC place. This figure is significantly higher than the 2.4 children per place across Greater Perth.
How do childcare fees in Westminster relate to those in Greater Perth?
Childcare fees in Westminster average $155, which is slightly lower than the regional average of $169 in Greater Perth.
How does the ratio of school population per LDC place compare in Westminster and Greater Perth?
In Westminster, there are 6.8 students per LDC place. This figure is about the same as the 6.9 students per LDC place in Greater Perth.
What is the average age of Long Daycare Centres in Westminster?
The average LDC in Westminster was approved 15.1 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 Westminster?
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 Westminster 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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