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Real Estate franchise opportunities in Ballarat

Real Estate opportunity score35/100
Demand: LowCompetition: LowGrowth: Medium
Ballarat’s 116,201 residents are served by about 7 real estate operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 16,600 residents against a metro median of one per 16,100). 2 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $100,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Ballarat

LJ Hooker

$100K$350K · royalty 6%

Ray White

$150K$350K · royalty 6%

Ballarat market intelligence

116,201Population (ABS 2021)
$68,900Median household income
+6.1%5-year growth
7Real Estate operators (model)

Suitability: Strong competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 16,600 residents against a metro median of one per 16,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology. Full Ballarat opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballarat a good place to open a real estate franchise?

Ballarat scores 35/100 for real estate franchise viability. It has 116,201 residents and about 7 existing real estate operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 16,600 residents against a metro median of one per 16,100). 2 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a real estate franchise in Ballarat cost?

Entry starts from $100,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Ballarat. Category-wide, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39).

How many real estate businesses are in Ballarat?

We estimate about 7 real estate operators in the Ballarat trade area — low competition, a genuine gap.

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