Franchise opportunities in Claremont (Tas.), TAS
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
36Claremont (Tas.) snapshot
| Metric | Claremont (Tas.) | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,512 | 29,036 | -71% |
| Median household income | $64,500 | $78,978 | -18% |
| 5-year population growth | 9.1% | 11.8% | -2.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Claremont (Tas.), and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Claremont (Tas.) | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,241/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,591/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $675/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $320/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Claremont (Tas.) (601031015). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Coffee & Café viability: High
The coffee & café opportunity in Claremont (Tas.) scores 38 out of 100. With a population of 8,512, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited coffee & café outlet. At about 1 existing coffee & café operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($64,500) sits below the state average ($78,978), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
Operator counts are a trade-area model derived from ABS population, not a live business census. Richer POI data (OpenStreetMap / Google Places) is ingested per methodology.
Available franchise opportunities in Claremont (Tas.)
How Claremont (Tas.) compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont (Tas.) | 8,512 | 38 | Coffee & Café |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 78 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Claremont (Tas.)?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Coffee & Café scores highest for Claremont (Tas.) at 38/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Claremont (Tas.)?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Coffee & Café franchises run $118,000–$450,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=74). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Claremont (Tas.) good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 38/100 in Claremont (Tas.), with about 1 existing operators in the trade area (Strong 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.