Franchise opportunities in Berwick - North, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Berwick - North 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 Berwick - North
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Berwick - North:
Barry Plant
Belle Property
ABS Auto
Bob Jane T-Marts
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
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Where Berwick - North 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
3. Quick-Service Food
67What it costs to start in Berwick - North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Berwick - North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Berwick - North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 69 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 67 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 67 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 64 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 63 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 61 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBerwick - North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Berwick - North snapshot
| Metric | Berwick - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,181 | 18,304 | +27% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $94,695 | +3% |
| 5-year population growth | -2.7% | 30.4% | -33.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Berwick - North, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Berwick - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 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 | $1,885/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,311/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $820/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Berwick - North (212021293). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Berwick - North 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 | Berwick - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 18.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 38.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 38.1% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 82% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 74.8% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Berwick - North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Berwick - North scores 69 out of 100. With a population of 23,181, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($98,000) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
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 Berwick - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick - North | 23,181 | $98,000 | -2.7% | Real Estate | 69 |
| Box Hill | 23,212 | $74,900 | 11.4% | Real Estate | 73 |
| Rosebud - McCrae | 23,149 | $60,100 | 7.1% | Real Estate | 67 |
| Oakleigh - Huntingdale | 23,253 | $101,700 | 2.8% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Warragul | 23,098 | $82,700 | 21.0% | Real Estate | 76 |
| Brighton (Vic.) | 23,044 | $141,300 | -5.4% | Real Estate | 75 |
| Wallan | 22,953 | $104,100 | 37.1% | Real Estate | 82 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Berwick - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Berwick - North at 69/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Berwick - North?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Berwick - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 64/100 in Berwick - North, with about 3 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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