Franchise opportunities in Clarinda - Oakleigh South, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Clarinda - Oakleigh 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 Clarinda - Oakleigh South
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Clarinda - Oakleigh South:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
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Where Clarinda - Oakleigh 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. Food & Beverage
452. Hair & Barber
453. Bakery & Dessert
39What it costs to start in Clarinda - Oakleigh South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Clarinda - Oakleigh South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Clarinda - Oakleigh South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 45 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 45 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 39 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 38 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 37 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 35 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsClarinda - Oakleigh South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Clarinda - Oakleigh South snapshot
| Metric | Clarinda - Oakleigh South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,653 | 18,304 | -36% |
| Median household income | $86,300 | $94,695 | -9% |
| 5-year population growth | -5.4% | 30.4% | -35.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Clarinda - Oakleigh 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 | Clarinda - Oakleigh South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,659/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,950/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $655/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,010/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 Clarinda - Oakleigh South (212041309). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Clarinda - Oakleigh 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 | Clarinda - Oakleigh South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 20.5% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 44.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 90.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.7% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 77.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 19.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Clarinda - Oakleigh South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Clarinda - Oakleigh South scores 45 out of 100. With a population of 11,653, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($86,300) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 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 Clarinda - Oakleigh South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda - Oakleigh South | 11,653 | $86,300 | -5.4% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
| Laverton | 11,643 | $108,700 | 24.1% | Hair & Barber | 65 |
| Hallam | 11,598 | $77,800 | 2.3% | Hair & Barber | 49 |
| Kew - South | 11,717 | $134,000 | -7.0% | Hair & Barber | 56 |
| Kurunjang - Toolern Vale | 11,748 | $80,900 | 4.2% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Mernda - North | 11,553 | $98,600 | 31.1% | Hair & Barber | 62 |
| South Melbourne | 11,856 | $109,400 | -4.4% | Hair & Barber | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Clarinda - Oakleigh South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Clarinda - Oakleigh South at 45/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Hair & Barber and Bakery & Dessert.
How much does a franchise cost in Clarinda - Oakleigh South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Clarinda - Oakleigh South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 34/100 in Clarinda - Oakleigh South, with about 2 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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