Franchise opportunities in Dandenong - North, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Dandenong - 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 Dandenong - North
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Dandenong - North:
ABS Auto
Bob Jane T-Marts
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
Barry Plant
Belle Property
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
56What it costs to start in Dandenong - North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Dandenong - North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Dandenong - North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 56 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 56 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 55 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 54 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 53 |
| Coffee & Café | $118K–$450K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsDandenong - North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Dandenong - North snapshot
| Metric | Dandenong - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,820 | 18,304 | +19% |
| Median household income | $62,800 | $94,695 | -34% |
| 5-year population growth | -5.3% | 30.4% | -35.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Dandenong - 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 | Dandenong - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,208/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,399/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $592/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $310/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,500/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 1 | Denser housing, larger or shared households |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Dandenong - North (212041563). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Dandenong - 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 | Dandenong - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 54.4% | High rental share, a mobile, convenience-led customer base |
| Owned with a mortgage | 21.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 19.5% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 36.9% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 22.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 63.1% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 29.8% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Dandenong - North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Dandenong - North scores 56 out of 100. With a population of 21,820, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($62,800) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 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 Dandenong - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandenong - North | 21,820 | $62,800 | -5.3% | Automotive | 56 |
| Cranbourne West | 21,853 | $99,000 | 39.3% | Health & Medical | 80 |
| Glen Waverley - East | 21,882 | $101,300 | -1.2% | Automotive | 69 |
| Craigieburn - South | 22,007 | $95,400 | 29.5% | Health & Medical | 79 |
| Cranbourne | 21,581 | $76,800 | 3.3% | Health & Medical | 67 |
| Melton West | 21,505 | $84,300 | 18.4% | Health & Medical | 74 |
| Camberwell | 21,500 | $128,500 | -5.1% | Health & Medical | 73 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Dandenong - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Dandenong - North at 56/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Dandenong - North?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Dandenong - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in Dandenong - 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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