Franchise opportunities in Hobart, TAS
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Hobart snapshot
| Metric | Hobart | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 252,000 | 123,667 | +104% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $64,000 | +11% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.0% | 2.4% | +0.6 pts |
Survival & viability analysis
Coffee & Café viability: High
The coffee & café opportunity in Hobart scores 49 out of 100. With a population of 252,000, this is a substantial catchment that could support roughly 36 coffee & café outlets in total. At about 37 existing coffee & café operators, competition sits below typical metro density — an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($71,000) runs above the state average ($64,000), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 3.0% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 2.4% — new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 37 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 34 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 28 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 32 | Low | Gap |
| Home & Trade Services | 19 | Low | Gap |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 11 | Low | Gap |
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 Hobart
How Hobart compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 252,000 | 49 | Coffee & Café |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 75 | Quick-Service Food |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 70 | Quick-Service Food |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 80 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Hobart?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Coffee & Café scores highest for Hobart at 49/100 — competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Food & Beverage and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Hobart?
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 Hobart good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 49/100 in Hobart, with about 37 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.