Franchise opportunities in Clifton Hill - Alphington, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Clifton Hill - Alphington 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 Clifton Hill - Alphington
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Clifton Hill - Alphington:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
Clifton Hill - Alphington on the map
Where Clifton Hill - Alphington 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
652. Coffee & Café
593. Hair & Barber
58What it costs to start in Clifton Hill - Alphington
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Clifton Hill - Alphington best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Clifton Hill - Alphington fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 65 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 59 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 58 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 53 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 49 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 47 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsClifton Hill - Alphington’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Clifton Hill - Alphington snapshot
| Metric | Clifton Hill - Alphington | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,978 | 18,304 | -45% |
| Median household income | $131,500 | $94,695 | +39% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.9% | 30.4% | -26.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Clifton Hill - Alphington, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Clifton Hill - Alphington | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $2,529/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,533/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,340/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $500/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,600/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Clifton Hill - Alphington (206071145). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Clifton Hill - Alphington 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 | Clifton Hill - Alphington | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 39.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 30.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 28.9% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 27.4% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 29.2% | Higher density, strong for cafés, gyms and quick-service food |
| Family households | 62% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 30.2% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Clifton Hill - Alphington, 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 Clifton Hill - Alphington scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 9,978, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($131,500) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Clifton Hill - Alphington compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hill - Alphington | 9,978 | $131,500 | 3.9% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Kilsyth | 9,980 | $86,000 | 5.4% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Craigieburn - North West | 9,975 | $97,600 | 73.4% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Moyne - West | 9,967 | $79,100 | 3.8% | Quick-Service Food | 53 |
| Brookfield | 9,948 | $84,600 | 8.7% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Bunyip - Garfield | 9,940 | $98,600 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
| Hawthorn - North | 10,017 | $119,600 | -11.9% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Clifton Hill - Alphington?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Clifton Hill - Alphington at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Clifton Hill - Alphington?
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 Clifton Hill - Alphington good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Clifton Hill - Alphington, with about 1 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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