Franchise opportunities in Caulfield - South, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Caulfield - South 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 Caulfield - South
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Caulfield - South:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Hire A Hubby
James Home Services
Caulfield - South on the map
Where Caulfield - South 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
743. Home & Trade Services
69What it costs to start in Caulfield - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Caulfield - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Caulfield - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 74 |
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 69 |
| Home & Trade Services | $45K–$180K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 69 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 63 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCaulfield - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Caulfield - South snapshot
| Metric | Caulfield - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,228 | 18,304 | 0% |
| Median household income | $119,000 | $94,695 | +26% |
| 5-year population growth | -0.9% | 30.4% | -31.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Caulfield - South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Caulfield - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 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 | $2,289/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,988/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,044/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $483/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,798/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 Caulfield - South (208021178). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Caulfield - South 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 | Caulfield - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 27.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 37% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 49.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 16.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 71.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Caulfield - South, 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 Caulfield - South scores 74 out of 100. With a population of 18,228, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($119,000) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Trade Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Caulfield - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caulfield - South | 18,228 | $119,000 | -0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 74 |
| Croydon Hills - Warranwood | 18,232 | $123,600 | -2.8% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Deer Park | 18,219 | $75,900 | -3.3% | Quick-Service Food | 61 |
| Lynbrook - Lyndhurst | 18,271 | $121,200 | 13.7% | Quick-Service Food | 84 |
| Gladstone Park - Westmeadows | 18,176 | $83,200 | -1.0% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Box Hill North | 18,292 | $99,800 | -0.9% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Corio - Lovely Banks | 18,356 | $64,000 | 1.4% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Caulfield - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Caulfield - South at 74/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Cleaning and Home & Trade Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Caulfield - South?
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 Caulfield - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Caulfield - South, with about 3 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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