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Automotive franchise opportunities in Hobart

Automotive opportunity score58/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: Medium
Hobart’s 252,000 residents are served by about 16 automotive operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 15,750 residents against a metro median of one per 15,100). 2 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $600,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Hobart

ABS Auto

Not published · fixed-fee model

Enquire — ABS Auto

Magic Hand Carwash

$600K–$1M · royalty 8%

Enquire — Magic Hand Carwash

Hobart market intelligence

252,000Population (ABS 2021)
$95,800Median household income
+7.6%5-year growth
16Automotive operators (OSM)

Suitability: Strong — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 15,750 residents against a metro median of one per 15,100).

In the full Hobart Location Report ($79)
🔒 Per-operator revenue estimate (Automotive)Locked
🔒 Commercial rent benchmarks — Hobart trade areaLocked
🔒 Site shortlist & drive-time isochronesLocked
🔒 Comparable-suburb alternatives with lower competitionLocked
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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: live OpenStreetMap data (2026-07-31). See methodology. Full Hobart opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hobart a good place to open a automotive franchise?

Hobart scores 58/100 for automotive franchise viability. It has 252,000 residents and about 16 existing automotive operators — competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 15,750 residents against a metro median of one per 15,100). 2 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a automotive franchise in Hobart cost?

Entry starts from $600,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Hobart. Category-wide, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62).

How many automotive businesses are in Hobart?

OpenStreetMap lists about 16 automotive operators in the Hobart trade area — low competition, a genuine gap.

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