Franchise opportunities in Campbellfield - Coolaroo, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Campbellfield - Coolaroo 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 Campbellfield - Coolaroo
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Campbellfield - Coolaroo:
7-Eleven Australia
Andersens
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Campbellfield - Coolaroo on the map
Where Campbellfield - Coolaroo 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
2. Bakery & Dessert
493. Quick-Service Food
49What it costs to start in Campbellfield - Coolaroo
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Campbellfield - Coolaroo best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Campbellfield - Coolaroo fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 50 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 49 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 49 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 48 |
| Lawn & Garden | $40K–$130K | $28,000 | 8.0% | 47 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 47 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCampbellfield - Coolaroo’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Campbellfield - Coolaroo snapshot
| Metric | Campbellfield - Coolaroo | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,245 | 18,304 | -11% |
| Median household income | $57,400 | $94,695 | -39% |
| 5-year population growth | -5.1% | 30.4% | -35.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Campbellfield - Coolaroo, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Campbellfield - Coolaroo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,104/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,245/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $437/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Campbellfield - Coolaroo (210051243). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Campbellfield - Coolaroo 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 | Campbellfield - Coolaroo | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 29.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 34.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 85.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 7.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73.6% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 23.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Campbellfield - Coolaroo, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Retail viability: High
The retail opportunity in Campbellfield - Coolaroo scores 50 out of 100. With a population of 16,245, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited retail outlet. At about 1 existing retail operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($57,400) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Campbellfield - Coolaroo compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbellfield - Coolaroo | 16,245 | $57,400 | -5.1% | Retail | 50 |
| Mount Waverley - North | 16,238 | $106,500 | 1.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 67 |
| Croydon - East | 16,236 | $81,400 | 3.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Heidelberg - Rosanna | 16,202 | $109,300 | 4.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 71 |
| Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie | 16,175 | $114,100 | -3.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Balwyn | 16,323 | $104,900 | -2.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Hillside | 16,346 | $115,000 | -2.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 66 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Campbellfield - Coolaroo?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Retail scores highest for Campbellfield - Coolaroo at 50/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Campbellfield - Coolaroo?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Retail franchises run $180,000–$600,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=132). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Campbellfield - Coolaroo good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 46/100 in Campbellfield - Coolaroo, with about 2 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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