Franchise opportunities in Glenroy - East, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Glenroy - East 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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What it costs to start in Glenroy - East
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Glenroy - East best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Glenroy - East fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 57 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 55 |
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 54 |
| Beauty & Health | $150,000–$494,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
| Massage & Wellness | $467,000–$850,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
| Mortgage & Finance | $60,000–$124,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Glenroy - East’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Glenroy - East snapshot
| Metric | Glenroy - East | Typical VIC area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,980 | 14,123 | +6% |
| Median household income | $79,400 | $96,800 | -18% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.5% | 1.2% | +0.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Glenroy - East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Glenroy - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 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 | $1,526/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,830/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $703/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $369/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,885/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 Glenroy - East (210031535). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Glenroy - East 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 | Glenroy - East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 36.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 28.4% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 65% | Mixed density, more walk-in potential |
| Flats & apartments | 1.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 66.9% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.1% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Glenroy - East, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Glenroy - East scores 57 out of 100. With a population of 14,980, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($79,400) sits below the typical comparable area in the state ($96,800), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 1.5% over five years, ahead of the typical comparable area in the state (1.2%), so new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Massage & Wellness | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 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 Glenroy - East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenroy - East | 14,980 | $79,400 | 1.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 57 |
| Reservoir - North East | 14,987 | $80,300 | -1.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 55 |
| Belmont | 15,000 | $78,500 | 4.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Elwood | 15,032 | $108,800 | -8.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Clyde North - South | 15,038 | $114,000 | 4088.9% | Bakery & Dessert | 76 |
| Heidelberg West | 15,039 | $84,100 | 1.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 59 |
| Wodonga | 15,053 | $63,100 | -3.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 48 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Glenroy - East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Glenroy - East at 57/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Glenroy - East?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Bakery & Dessert systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $350,000–$625,000 (41 systems) and a $50,000 median initial fee (5 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Glenroy - East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 51/100 in Glenroy - East, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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