Franchise opportunities in Belconnen, ACT
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Belconnen snapshot
| Metric | Belconnen | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 104,000 | 92,333 | +13% |
| Median household income | $112,000 | $113,000 | -1% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 4.5% | -1.5 pts |
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Belconnen scores 53 out of 100. With a population of 104,000, this is a substantial catchment that could support roughly 9 bakery & dessert outlets in total. At about 9 existing bakery & dessert operators, competition sits below typical metro density — an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($112,000) sits below the state average ($113,000), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 15 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 5 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 9 | Low | Gap |
| Aged & Disability Support | 4 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 7 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 13 | Low | Gap |
Operator counts are a trade-area model derived from ABS population, not a live business census. Richer POI data (OpenStreetMap / Google Places) is ingested per methodology.
Available franchise opportunities in Belconnen
How Belconnen compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belconnen | 104,000 | 53 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 75 | Quick-Service Food |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 70 | Quick-Service Food |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Belconnen?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Belconnen at 53/100 — competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Pet Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Belconnen?
Fees don't vary by suburb — Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Belconnen good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 53/100 in Belconnen, with about 15 existing operators in the trade area (Strong suitability).
Demographics: ABS Census 2021 & Regional Population. Category scores combine ABS demographics with a trade-area competition model and live franchise availability — see methodology. Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index.