Best Suburbs for Childcare in Perth 2026
These are the best childcare access suburbs in Perth, drawn from SuburbCheck's data on every Perth suburb. Ranked by Childcare Score — a national percentile of quality-weighted childcare service density (ACECQA-registered services per 1,000 residents, weighted by NQS rating). A score of 80 or above places a suburb in the top 20% nationally for childcare access and quality. Scores update as new government data is released.
Last updated 27 July 2026.
- 1ForrestdaleWA 6112 · Armadale1,027 people98
- 2WallistonWA 6076 · Kalamunda1,016 people95
- 3MundijongWA 6123 · Serpentine-Jarrahdale1,246 people88
- 4Champion LakesWA 6111 · Armadale1,355 people86
- 5HighgateWA 6003 · Vincent2,326 people85
- 6MidvaleWA 6056 · Swan2,283 people83
- 7HiltonWA 6163 · Fremantle4,323 people82
- 8Osborne ParkWA 6017 · Stirling4,463 people80
- 9AshfieldWA 6054 · Bassendean1,395 people79
- 10WoodbridgeWA 6056 · Swan1,207 people78
- 11MedinaWA 6167 · Kwinana2,260 people76
- 12MundaringWA 6073 · Mundaring3,190 people74
- 13LockridgeWA 6054 · Swan3,322 people72
- 14PadburyWA 6025 · Joondalup8,626 people71
- 15HamersleyWA 6022 · Stirling5,209 people70
- 16DaytonWA 6055 · Swan5,507 people69
- 17KensingtonWA 6151 · South Perth4,627 people69
- 18MandurahWA 6210 · Mandurah8,804 people69
- 19Hammond ParkWA 6164 · Cockburn6,985 people68
- 20Mount ClaremontWA 6010 · Nedlands4,999 people67
- 21WoodlandsWA 6018 · Stirling4,551 people67
- 22AlkimosWA 6038 · Wanneroo10,203 people66
- 23HilbertWA 6112 · Armadale4,165 people66
- 24Middle SwanWA 6056 · Swan2,852 people65
- 25Mount LawleyWA 6050 · Stirling11,328 people64
Frequently asked questions
Which suburb in Perth has the best childcare access?
Forrestdale tops SuburbCheck's Childcare Score ranking for Perth, with a Childcare Score of 98/100. The score reflects the density of quality-rated childcare services per 1,000 residents, benchmarked against every Australian suburb.
How is the Childcare Score calculated?
The Childcare Score is a national percentile (0–100) based on the density of ACECQA-registered childcare services per 1,000 residents, weighted by NQS rating. Services rated Exceeding or Excellent count more than unrated or Working Towards services. A score of 80 or above puts a suburb in the national top 20% for childcare access and quality.
What types of childcare are included?
The score includes all active ACECQA-registered services: long day care centres, preschools/kindergartens, outside school hours care (OSHC), and family day care. Data is sourced from the ACECQA National Quality Framework Register, updated as new registrations are published.