Franchise opportunities in Clifton Springs, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Clifton Springs 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 Springs
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Clifton Springs:
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
7-Eleven Australia
Andersens
Arch Threading
Australian Laser & Skin Clinics
Clifton Springs on the map
Where Clifton Springs 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
68What it costs to start in Clifton Springs
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Clifton Springs best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Clifton Springs fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 68 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 67 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 65 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $45K–$140K | $30,000 | 8.0% | 65 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsClifton Springs’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Clifton Springs snapshot
| Metric | Clifton Springs | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,729 | 18,304 | -9% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $94,695 | -22% |
| 5-year population growth | 23.1% | 30.4% | -7.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Clifton Springs, 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 Springs | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,424/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,784/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $707/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $380/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,650/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 Clifton Springs (203031048). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Clifton Springs 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 Springs | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 20.1% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 40.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 95.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.6% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Clifton Springs, 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 Springs scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 16,729, 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 ($74,000) 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 |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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 Clifton Springs compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Springs | 16,729 | $74,000 | 23.1% | Quick-Service Food | 68 |
| Knoxfield - Scoresby | 16,734 | $101,600 | 6.2% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Bentleigh East - North | 16,758 | $117,000 | 8.2% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
| Brighton East | 16,692 | $141,400 | -0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 72 |
| Traralgon - West | 16,774 | $85,000 | 6.4% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Montmorency - Briar Hill | 16,660 | $107,500 | -0.8% | Quick-Service Food | 66 |
| Alfredton | 16,841 | $101,500 | 42.1% | Quick-Service Food | 77 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Clifton Springs?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Clifton Springs at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Clifton Springs?
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 Springs good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Clifton Springs, 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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