Home & Trade Services franchise opportunities in Shoalhaven

Home & Trade Services opportunity score62/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: High
Shoalhaven’s 108,531 residents are served by about 8 home & trade services operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 13,566 residents against a metro median of one per 12,100). 12 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $7,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Shoalhaven

Hire A Hubby

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

James Home Services

59 AU locations · $9K–$19K all-in

Jim's Antennas

19 AU locations · $54K–$115K all-in

Jim's Bathrooms

34 AU locations · $14K–$30K all-in

Jim's Building Inspections

11 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Electrical

28 AU locations · $25K–$26K all-in

Jim's Fencing

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

Jim's Handyman

24 AU locations · $60K–$250K all-in

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

Shoalhaven market intelligence

108,531Population (ABS 2021)
$65,000Median household income
+8.9%5-year growth
8Home & Trade Services operators (model)

Suitability: Strong , competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 13,566 residents against a metro median of one per 12,100).

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Shoalhaven scores 62/100 for home & trade services franchise viability. It has 108,531 residents and about 8 existing home & trade services operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 13,566 residents against a metro median of one per 12,100). 12 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

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

Entry starts from $7,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Shoalhaven. 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 Shoalhaven?

We estimate about 8 home & trade services operators in the Shoalhaven trade area, low competition, a genuine gap.

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