Franchise opportunities in Devonport, TAS
Geography: this report covers the Devonport 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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For sale & open territories in Devonport
61 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Devonport:
Blue Wheelers
Senior Helpers Australia
Jim's Antennas
Jim's Bathrooms
Devonport on the map
Where Devonport sits and the real local businesses around its centre, the operators a new franchise would compete with. Tap a pin for the business name and type.
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Aged & Disability Support
623. Home & Trade Services
62What it costs to start in Devonport
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Devonport best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Devonport fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 65 |
| Aged & Disability Support | $90K–$300K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 62 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 62 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 58 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 55 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 54 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsDevonport’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Devonport snapshot
| Metric | Devonport | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,000 | 29,036 | +7% |
| Median household income | $60,700 | $78,978 | -23% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.0% | 11.8% | -4.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Devonport, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Devonport | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 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 | $1,167/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,495/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $630/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $250/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,200/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) · LGA Devonport (61610). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Devonport 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 | Devonport | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 31.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 35% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 87.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 65.2% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 31.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Devonport, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Pet Services viability: High
The pet services opportunity in Devonport scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 31,000, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 pet services outlet. At about 1 existing pet services operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($60,700) sits below the state average ($78,978), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 6 | High | Saturated |
| Health & Medical | 3 | High | Saturated |
| Beauty & Health | 5 | High | Saturated |
| Automotive | 12 | High | Saturated |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 11 | High | Saturated |
Operator counts are live data (OpenStreetMap for storefronts, ABS business counts for services) as at 2026-07-31. See methodology.
How Devonport compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport | 31,000 | $60,700 | 7.0% | Pet Services | 65 |
| Kingston - Huntingfield | 13,758 | $80,300 | 19.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Sandy Bay | 12,560 | $99,500 | 2.5% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
| Glenorchy | 12,527 | $59,900 | 12.0% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Howrah - Tranmere | 11,828 | $92,900 | 12.0% | Hair & Barber | 57 |
| Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay | 11,229 | $92,500 | 6.7% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Sorell - Richmond | 10,131 | $74,800 | 18.1% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Devonport?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Pet Services scores highest for Devonport at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Aged & Disability Support and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Devonport?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Pet Services franchises run $45,000–$200,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=51). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Devonport good for a coffee franchise?
It's a tighter market: a coffee & café franchise scores 42/100 in Devonport, with about 26 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: Q2 2026 Fee Index.
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