Retail franchise opportunities in Darwin

Retail opportunity score66/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: Low
Darwin’s 148,000 residents are served by about 12 retail operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,333 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 6 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $100,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Darwin

Beaumont Tiles

35 AU locations · $712K–$1.8M all-in

Bedshed

43 AU locations · $1M–$2M all-in

Carpet Court

199 AU locations · $100K–$500K all-in

Cash Converters

150 AU locations · $450K–$1.5M all-in

Choices Flooring

124 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

rent4keeps

100 AU locations · Investment on enquiry · not found on the ACCC Register

Darwin market intelligence

148,000Population (ABS 2021)
$113,800Median household income
+-0.5%5-year growth
12Retail operators (model)

Suitability: Strong , competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,333 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100).

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Darwin a good place to open a retail franchise?

Darwin scores 66/100 for retail franchise viability. It has 148,000 residents and about 12 existing retail operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,333 residents against a metro median of one per 11,100). 6 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a retail franchise in Darwin cost?

Entry starts from $100,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Darwin. Across the Retail systems that publish their costs, the median all-in cost is $200,000–$511,000 (Q3 2026 Fee Index, 93 systems).

How many retail businesses are in Darwin?

We estimate about 12 retail operators in the Darwin trade area, low competition, a genuine gap.

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