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Home & Trade Services franchise opportunities in Ballarat

Home & Trade Services opportunity score63/100
Demand: HighCompetition: LowGrowth: High
Ballarat’s 116,201 residents are served by about 9 home & trade services operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,911 residents against a metro median of one per 12,100). 12 franchise systems are currently recruiting here, from $45,000 all-in.

Systems recruiting in Ballarat

Hire A Hubby

300 AU locations · $45K–$150K all-in · 9% royalty

James Home Services

42 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Antennas

19 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Bathrooms

34 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Blinds, Shutters & Awnings

2 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Building Inspections

11 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Electrical

28 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Fencing

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Handyman

24 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Painting

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

Jim's Plumbing

New to Australia · Investment on enquiry

O'Brien Electrical & Plumbing

160 AU locations · Investment on enquiry

Ballarat market intelligence

116,201Population (ABS 2021)
$74,300Median household income
+9.7%5-year growth
9Home & Trade Services operators (model)

Suitability: Strong , competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,911 residents against a metro median of one per 12,100).

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Demographics: ABS Census 2021. Competitor counts: trade-area model. See methodology. Full Ballarat opportunity report covers every category.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballarat a good place to open a home & trade services franchise?

Ballarat scores 63/100 for home & trade services franchise viability. It has 116,201 residents and about 9 existing home & trade services operators, competition sits below typical metro density (one operator per 12,911 residents against a metro median of one per 12,100). 12 systems are currently recruiting here. Suitability: Strong.

How much does a home & trade services franchise in Ballarat cost?

Entry starts from $45,000 all-in for the systems recruiting in Ballarat. Category-wide, Home & Trade Services franchises run $45,000–$180,000 (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=148).

How many home & trade services businesses are in Ballarat?

We estimate about 9 home & trade services operators in the Ballarat trade area, low competition, a genuine gap.

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