Franchise opportunities in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, TAS
Geography: this report covers the Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart 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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What it costs to start in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 49 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 48 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 45 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 41 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 36 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 35 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart snapshot
| Metric | Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart | Typical TAS area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,161 | 9,742 | -6% |
| Median household income | $99,600 | $74,800 | +33% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.8% | 12.0% | -5.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 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 | $1,916/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,356/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $942/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $370/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,664/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 Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart (601051028). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart 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 | Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 26.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 35.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 36.5% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 85.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 10.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 67.8% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 27.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Coffee & Café viability: High
The coffee & café opportunity in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart scores 49 out of 100. With a population of 9,161, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited coffee & café outlet. At about 1 existing coffee & café operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($99,600) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($74,800), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| 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 Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Huonville - Franklin | 9,742 | $74,300 | 14.4% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Claremont (Tas.) | 8,512 | $64,500 | 9.1% | Coffee & Café | 38 |
| Newnham - Mayfield | 9,958 | $57,800 | 9.0% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Coffee & Café scores highest for Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart at 49/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Coffee & Café systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $300,000–$700,000 (29 systems), a $35,000 median initial fee (6 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (5 systems) and a 3.0% median marketing levy (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 49/100 in Lenah Valley - Mount Stuart, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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