Franchise opportunities in Alphington - Fairfield, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Alphington - Fairfield 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 Alphington - Fairfield
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Alphington - Fairfield:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Alphington - Fairfield on the map
Where Alphington - Fairfield 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
502. Coffee & Café
463. Hair & Barber
41What it costs to start in Alphington - Fairfield
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Alphington - Fairfield best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Alphington - Fairfield fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 50 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 46 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 41 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 37 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 33 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 32 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsAlphington - Fairfield’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Alphington - Fairfield snapshot
| Metric | Alphington - Fairfield | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,069 | 18,304 | -50% |
| Median household income | $109,800 | $94,695 | +16% |
| 5-year population growth | -3.9% | 30.4% | -34.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Alphington - Fairfield, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Alphington - Fairfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,112/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,138/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,098/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $381/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,200/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 Alphington - Fairfield (206021110). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Alphington - Fairfield 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 | Alphington - Fairfield | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 37.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 31.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 51.8% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 26% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 60.5% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 33.5% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Alphington - Fairfield, 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 Alphington - Fairfield scores 50 out of 100. With a population of 9,069, 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 ($109,800) runs above the state average ($94,695), 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 Alphington - Fairfield compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington - Fairfield | 9,069 | $109,800 | -3.9% | Quick-Service Food | 50 |
| Kialla | 9,067 | $104,100 | 22.4% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Norlane | 9,040 | $48,200 | 1.2% | Quick-Service Food | 39 |
| Castlemaine Surrounds | 9,147 | $68,500 | 6.1% | Quick-Service Food | 48 |
| Glenroy - West | 8,976 | $97,200 | 6.9% | Quick-Service Food | 55 |
| Wyndham Vale - North | 9,176 | $96,800 | 139.3% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Flemington | 9,181 | $81,700 | -14.5% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Alphington - Fairfield?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Alphington - Fairfield at 50/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Alphington - Fairfield?
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 Alphington - Fairfield good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 46/100 in Alphington - Fairfield, 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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