Franchise opportunities in Endeavour Hills - South, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Endeavour Hills - 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 Endeavour Hills - South
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Endeavour Hills - South:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Endeavour Hills - South on the map
Where Endeavour Hills - 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. Food & Beverage
512. Bakery & Dessert
503. Quick-Service Food
47What it costs to start in Endeavour Hills - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Endeavour Hills - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Endeavour Hills - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 51 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 50 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 47 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 47 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 45 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 45 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsEndeavour Hills - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Endeavour Hills - South snapshot
| Metric | Endeavour Hills - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,461 | 18,304 | -26% |
| Median household income | $90,100 | $94,695 | -5% |
| 5-year population growth | -4.9% | 30.4% | -35.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Endeavour Hills - 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 | Endeavour Hills - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.9 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,733/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,893/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $676/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $383/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,918/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Endeavour Hills - South (212021454). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Endeavour Hills - 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 | Endeavour Hills - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 17.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.5% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 38.4% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 87.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.1% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 82.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Endeavour Hills - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Endeavour Hills - South scores 51 out of 100. With a population of 13,461, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited food & beverage outlet. At about 1 existing food & beverage operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($90,100) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 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 Endeavour Hills - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Hills - South | 13,461 | $90,100 | -4.9% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Dromana | 13,469 | $72,700 | 17.6% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Skye - Sandhurst | 13,423 | $115,600 | -1.8% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Hampton Park - West | 13,518 | $76,000 | -1.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 48 |
| Clayton South | 13,562 | $84,800 | 2.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Narre Warren - North East | 13,617 | $99,800 | -2.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Mentone | 13,303 | $98,200 | -2.9% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Endeavour Hills - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Endeavour Hills - South at 51/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Endeavour Hills - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Food & Beverage franchises run $250,000–$750,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=210). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Endeavour Hills - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 43/100 in Endeavour Hills - South, 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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