Franchise opportunities in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay, TAS
Geography: this report covers the Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay 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 Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay
61 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay:
Crust Gourmet Pizza
Noodle Box
Hairhouse
Mancave Barbershop
The Cheesecake Shop
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay on the map
Where Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay 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
542. Hair & Barber
533. Food & Beverage
51What it costs to start in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 53 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 51 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 44 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 44 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 43 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsKingston Beach - Blackmans Bay’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay snapshot
| Metric | Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,229 | 29,036 | -61% |
| Median household income | $92,500 | $78,978 | +17% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.7% | 11.8% | -5.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,778/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,147/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $882/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,685/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) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay (601041023). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay 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 | Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 20.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 34.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 43.6% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 91.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 4.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73.8% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay, 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 Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay scores 54 out of 100. With a population of 11,229, 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 ($92,500) runs above the state average ($78,978), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
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 Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay | 11,229 | $92,500 | 6.7% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Howrah - Tranmere | 11,828 | $92,900 | 12.0% | Hair & Barber | 57 |
| Sorell - Richmond | 10,131 | $74,800 | 18.1% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Newnham - Mayfield | 9,958 | $57,800 | 9.0% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
| Glenorchy | 12,527 | $59,900 | 12.0% | Food & Beverage | 50 |
| Sandy Bay | 12,560 | $99,500 | 2.5% | Food & Beverage | 55 |
| Huonville - Franklin | 9,742 | $74,300 | 14.4% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay at 54/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Food & Beverage.
How much does a franchise cost in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay?
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 Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 40/100 in Kingston Beach - Blackmans Bay, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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