Franchises for sale in Alice Springs, NT
Geography: this report covers the Alice Springs regional centre and its surrounds. Demographics from the ABS Census 2021.
How this opportunity score works
The score is a weighted 0–100 research signal, not a site-selection decision. It combines, per category:
- Demand (category fit for the population) — 30%
- Competition gap (trade-area model, more room scores higher) — 25%
- Demographic fit (income vs the category) — 20%
- 5-year population growth (percentile) — 15%
- Franchise availability (systems recruiting here) — 10%
Inputs: ABS Census 2021 (population, income, growth) and a trade-area competition model using OpenStreetMap / ABS business data where available. It doesn’t model rent, site specifics or local trading conditions, treat it as a starting point for research, then confirm on the ground and with the franchisor. See our methodology.
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43 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Alice Springs:
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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
3. Education & Tutoring
78What it costs to start in Alice Springs
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Alice Springs best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Alice Springs fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80,000–$350,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 81 |
| Health & Medical | $396,000–$775,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 79 |
| Education & Tutoring | $48,000–$100,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 78 |
| Pet Services | $27,000–$54,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 76 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 73 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 72 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Alice Springs’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Alice Springs snapshot
| Metric | Alice Springs | Typical NT area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,000 | 17,850 | +40% |
| Median household income | $111,400 | $112,600 | -1% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.4% | 0.2% | +7.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Alice Springs, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Alice Springs | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,142/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,484/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,131/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $375/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,800/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) · LGA Alice Springs (70200). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Alice Springs lives, works and is housed, and what each signal means for siting a franchise here. All figures are real ABS Census 2021 counts for this area.
| Measure | Alice Springs | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 43.2% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.1% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 15.7% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 64.2% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 4.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 67.2% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Alice Springs, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Alice Springs scores 81 out of 100. With a population of 25,000, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($111,400) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($112,600), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 7.4% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (0.2%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 2 | High | Saturated |
| Coffee & Café | 7 | High | Saturated |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 2 | High | Saturated |
| Quick-Service Food | 11 | High | Saturated |
Operator counts come from OpenStreetMap (storefronts) and ABS business counts (services), captured 2026-07-31; they're an indicative signal, not a live census. See methodology.
How Alice Springs compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | 25,000 | $111,400 | 7.4% | Real Estate | 81 |
| Katherine | 10,700 | $109,800 | 0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Palmerston | 40,000 | $114,300 | 9.8% | Hair & Barber | 80 |
| Humpty Doo | 8,894 | $133,600 | -3.5% | Coffee & Café | 46 |
| East Arnhem | 8,061 | $80,700 | -5.0% | Coffee & Café | 29 |
| Darwin | 148,000 | $113,800 | -0.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
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Frequently asked questions
Are there franchises for sale in Alice Springs?
Yes. 43 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Alice Springs. Territory data is recorded by state (Northern Territory), so confirm which parts of Alice Springs are open with each franchisor. Compare open territories and match your budget below.
What franchise is best for Alice Springs?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Alice Springs at 81/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Alice Springs?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Real Estate systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $80,000–$350,000 (35 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Alice Springs good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 57/100 in Alice Springs, with about 7 existing operators in the trade area (Saturated 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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