Home & Trade Services franchise opportunities in Ballina

Home & Trade Services opportunity score61/100

Demand: HighCompetition: HighGrowth: High

Ballina’s 46,296 residents are served by about 4 home & trade services operators, the market is well-served (one operator per 11,574 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 12,100). 12 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $7,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Ballina

Hire A Hubby

188 AU locations · $45K–$90K all-in · 9% royalty

Hire A Hubby costs & fees

James Home Services

59 AU locations · $9K–$19K all-in

James Home Services costs & fees

Jim's Antennas

19 AU locations · $54K–$115K all-in

Jim's Antennas costs & fees

Jim's Bathrooms

34 AU locations · $14K–$30K all-in

Jim's Bathrooms costs & fees

Jim's Blinds, Shutters & Awnings

2 AU locations · $7K–$33K all-in

Jim's Blinds, Shutters & Awnings costs & fees

Jim's Building Inspections

11 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Electrical

28 AU locations · $25K–$26K all-in

Jim's Electrical costs & fees

Jim's Fencing

Network size not published · $17K–$70K all-in

Jim's Fencing costs & fees

Jim's Handyman

24 AU locations · $60K–$250K all-in

Jim's Handyman costs & fees

Jim's Painting

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Jim's Plumbing

Network size not published · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing

105 AU locations · $42K–$181K all-in

O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing costs & fees

Ballina market intelligence

46,296Population (ABS 2021)

$74,300Median household income

+10.8%5-year growth

4Home & Trade Services operators (model)

Suitability: Saturated , the market is well-served (one operator per 11,574 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 12,100).

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballina a good place to open a home & trade services franchise?

Ballina scores 61/100 for home & trade services franchise viability. It has 46,296 residents and about 4 existing home & trade services operators, the market is well-served (one operator per 11,574 residents, tighter than the metro median of one per 12,100). 12 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Saturated.

How much does a home & trade services franchise in Ballina cost?

Entry starts from $7,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Ballina. Across the Home & Trade Services systems that publish their costs, the median all-in cost is $51,000–$128,000 (Q3 2026 Fee Index, 95 systems).

How many home & trade services businesses are in Ballina?

We estimate about 4 home & trade services operators in the Ballina trade area, a well-served market.

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