Franchise opportunities in Huonville - Franklin, TAS
Geography: this report covers the Huonville - Franklin area (ABS SA2). 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 Huonville - Franklin
61 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Huonville - Franklin:
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Noodle Box
Hairhouse
Mancave Barbershop
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Where Huonville - Franklin 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
1. Quick-Service Food
47What it costs to start in Huonville - Franklin
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Huonville - Franklin best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Huonville - Franklin fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 47 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 46 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 45 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 40 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 34 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 34 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsHuonville - Franklin’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Huonville - Franklin snapshot
| Metric | Huonville - Franklin | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,742 | 29,036 | -66% |
| Median household income | $74,300 | $78,978 | -6% |
| 5-year population growth | 14.4% | 11.8% | +2.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Huonville - Franklin, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Huonville - Franklin | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,429/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,724/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $681/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $295/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,430/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Huonville - Franklin (603021072). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Huonville - Franklin 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 | Huonville - Franklin | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 17% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 38.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 95.8% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 75.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 22.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Huonville - Franklin, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Huonville - Franklin scores 47 out of 100. With a population of 9,742, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($74,300) sits below the state average ($78,978), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 14.4% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 11.8%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| 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.
How Huonville - Franklin compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huonville - Franklin | 9,742 | $74,300 | 14.4% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Newnham - Mayfield | 9,958 | $57,800 | 9.0% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
| Sorell - Richmond | 10,131 | $74,800 | 18.1% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart | 9,161 | $99,600 | 6.8% | Coffee & Café | 49 |
| Cambridge | 8,683 | $113,900 | 11.9% | Coffee & Café | 53 |
| Dodges Ferry - Lewisham | 8,642 | $71,400 | 14.1% | Coffee & Café | 42 |
| Margate - Snug | 8,603 | $96,400 | 9.9% | Coffee & Café | 47 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Huonville - Franklin?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Huonville - Franklin at 47/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Huonville - Franklin?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Huonville - Franklin good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 46/100 in Huonville - Franklin, 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.
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