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Home & Trade Services franchise opportunities in Ballina

Home & Trade Services opportunity score39/100

Demand: LowCompetition: 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 $45,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Ballina

HH

Hire A Hubby

$45K–$150K · royalty 9%

JH

James Home Services

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Antennas

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Bathrooms

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Blinds, Shutters & Awnings

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Building Inspections

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Electrical

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Fencing

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Handyman

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Painting

Not published · fixed-fee model

JS

Jim's Plumbing

Not published · fixed-fee model

OB

O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing

Not published · fixed-fee model

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).

In the full Ballina Location Report ($79)

🔒 Per-operator revenue estimate (Home & Trade Services)Locked

🔒 Commercial rent benchmarks, Ballina trade areaLocked

🔒 Site shortlist & drive-time isochronesLocked

🔒 Comparable-suburb alternatives with lower competitionLocked

Get the Ballina Location Report, $79

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 39/100 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 $45,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Ballina. Category-wide, Home & Trade Services franchises run $45,000–$180,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=148).

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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Home & Trade Services in Townsville

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