Franchise opportunities in Craigieburn - South, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Craigieburn - 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 Craigieburn - South
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Craigieburn - South:
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Bob Jane T-Marts
Barry Plant
Belle Property
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Where Craigieburn - 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. Health & Medical
79What it costs to start in Craigieburn - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Craigieburn - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Craigieburn - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 79 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 78 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 78 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 76 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 75 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 73 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCraigieburn - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Craigieburn - South snapshot
| Metric | Craigieburn - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,007 | 18,304 | +20% |
| Median household income | $95,400 | $94,695 | +1% |
| 5-year population growth | 29.5% | 30.4% | -0.9 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Craigieburn - 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 | Craigieburn - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,835/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,885/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $676/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $375/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,900/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 Craigieburn - South (210051443). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Craigieburn - 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 | Craigieburn - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 25.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 54.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 17.3% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 91.8% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.5% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 85% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 12.4% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Craigieburn - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Craigieburn - South scores 79 out of 100. With a population of 22,007, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($95,400) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Craigieburn - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn - South | 22,007 | $95,400 | 29.5% | Health & Medical | 79 |
| Glen Waverley - East | 21,882 | $101,300 | -1.2% | Automotive | 69 |
| Cranbourne West | 21,853 | $99,000 | 39.3% | Health & Medical | 80 |
| Dandenong - North | 21,820 | $62,800 | -5.3% | Automotive | 56 |
| Malvern East | 22,202 | $124,100 | -1.7% | Automotive | 74 |
| Carrum Downs | 22,264 | $86,200 | 3.3% | Health & Medical | 70 |
| Blackburn | 22,356 | $106,600 | 0.3% | Automotive | 72 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Craigieburn - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Craigieburn - South at 79/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Craigieburn - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Craigieburn - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 73/100 in Craigieburn - South, with about 3 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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