Franchise opportunities in Cranbourne East - North, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Cranbourne East - North 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 Cranbourne East - North
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Cranbourne East - North:
Barry Plant
Belle Property
ABS Auto
Bob Jane T-Marts
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
3. Quick-Service Food
81What it costs to start in Cranbourne East - North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Cranbourne East - North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Cranbourne East - North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 82 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 81 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 81 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 78 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 77 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 75 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsCranbourne East - North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Cranbourne East - North snapshot
| Metric | Cranbourne East - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,785 | 18,304 | +30% |
| Median household income | $100,400 | $94,695 | +6% |
| 5-year population growth | 24.6% | 30.4% | -5.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Cranbourne East - North, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Cranbourne East - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 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 | $1,931/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,985/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $792/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $400/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Cranbourne East - North (212031557). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Cranbourne East - North 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 | Cranbourne East - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 25.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 55.7% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 13.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 90.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.3% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 84.8% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 13% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Cranbourne East - North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Cranbourne East - North scores 82 out of 100. With a population of 23,785, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 real estate outlet. At about 1 existing real estate operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($100,400) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 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 Cranbourne East - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne East - North | 23,785 | $100,400 | 24.6% | Real Estate | 82 |
| Mickleham - Yuroke | 23,795 | $103,100 | 562.4% | Real Estate | 84 |
| Boronia | 23,837 | $83,700 | 4.0% | Real Estate | 72 |
| Eltham | 23,707 | $128,100 | -1.3% | Real Estate | 77 |
| Beaconsfield - Officer | 23,966 | $111,600 | 77.6% | Real Estate | 86 |
| Highton | 24,091 | $109,800 | 5.7% | Real Estate | 81 |
| Mooroolbark | 23,442 | $103,600 | 1.8% | Real Estate | 75 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Cranbourne East - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Cranbourne East - North at 82/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Cranbourne East - North?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Real Estate franchises run $80,000–$300,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=39). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Cranbourne East - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 78/100 in Cranbourne East - North, 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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