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 12 June 2026.
- 1ForrestdaleWA 6112 · Armadale1,027 people98
- 2WallistonWA 6076 · Kalamunda1,016 people95
- 3Champion LakesWA 6111 · Armadale1,355 people86
- 4HighgateWA 6003 · Vincent2,326 people85
- 5MidvaleWA 6056 · Swan2,283 people83
- 6HiltonWA 6163 · Fremantle4,323 people82
- 7Osborne ParkWA 6017 · Stirling4,463 people81
- 8AshfieldWA 6054 · Bassendean1,395 people79
- 9WoodbridgeWA 6056 · Swan1,207 people79
- 10MedinaWA 6167 · Kwinana2,260 people76
- 11MundaringWA 6073 · Mundaring3,190 people74
- 12LockridgeWA 6054 · Swan3,322 people72
- 13MundijongWA 6123 · Serpentine-Jarrahdale1,246 people72
- 14PadburyWA 6025 · Joondalup8,626 people71
- 15HamersleyWA 6022 · Stirling5,209 people70
- 16KensingtonWA 6151 · South Perth4,627 people70
- 17DaytonWA 6055 · Swan5,507 people69
- 18MandurahWA 6210 · Mandurah8,804 people69
- 19Hammond ParkWA 6164 · Cockburn6,985 people68
- 20ArdrossWA 6153 · Melville4,578 people67
- 21Mount ClaremontWA 6010 · Nedlands4,999 people67
- 22WoodlandsWA 6018 · Stirling4,551 people67
- 23AlkimosWA 6038 · Wanneroo10,203 people66
- 24HilbertWA 6112 · Armadale4,165 people66
- 25Middle SwanWA 6056 · Swan2,852 people65
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.