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Retail franchise opportunities in Darwin

Retail opportunity score53/100
Demand: MediumCompetition: 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.

Systems recruiting in Darwin

Beaumont Tiles

Not published · fixed-fee model

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Bedshed

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Carpet Court

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Cash Converters

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Choices Flooring

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rent4keeps

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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).

In the full Darwin Location Report ($79)
🔒 Per-operator revenue estimate (Retail)Locked
🔒 Commercial rent benchmarks — Darwin trade areaLocked
🔒 Site shortlist & drive-time isochronesLocked
🔒 Comparable-suburb alternatives with lower competitionLocked
Get the Darwin Location Report — $79

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 53/100 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?

Category-wide, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132).

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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