Franchise opportunities in Harrison, ACT
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
51Harrison snapshot
| Metric | Harrison | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,273 | 51,989 | -84% |
| Median household income | $137,100 | $122,483 | +12% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.7% | 7.8% | -2.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Harrison, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Harrison | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,636/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,878/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,207/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Harrison (801041044). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Coffee & Café viability: High
The coffee & café opportunity in Harrison scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 8,273, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited coffee & café outlet. At about 1 existing coffee & café operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($137,100) runs above the state average ($122,483), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Harrison
How Harrison compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 8,273 | 51 | Coffee & Café |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Harrison?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Coffee & Café scores highest for Harrison at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Harrison?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Coffee & Café franchises run $118,000–$450,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=74). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Harrison good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 51/100 in Harrison, with about 1 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.