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Hair & Barber franchise opportunities in Cairns

Cairns’s 153,075 residents are served by about 13 hair & barber operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,775 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 2 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $152,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Cairns

Metro Hair

$152K$344K · royalty 7.2%

Urban Hair

$153K$345K · royalty 6.3%

Cairns market intelligence

153,075Population (ABS 2021)
$73,400Median household income
+3.9%5-year growth
13Hair & Barber operators (trade area)

Suitability: Strong competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,775 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairns a good place to open a hair & barber franchise?

Cairns has 153,075 residents and about 13 existing hair & barber operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 11,775 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 2 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability band: Strong.

How much does a hair & barber franchise in Cairns cost?

Entry starts from $152,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Cairns. Category-wide, Hair & Barber franchises run $140,000–$380,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=65).

Which hair & barber franchises are recruiting in Cairns?

As at July 2026, Metro Hair, Urban Hair are recruiting in the Cairns area. Availability is confirmed per brand on each enquiry.

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