Franchise opportunities in Hastings - Somers, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Hastings - Somers 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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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
703. Education & Tutoring
66What it costs to start in Hastings - Somers
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Hastings - Somers best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Hastings - Somers fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 71 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 70 |
| Education & Tutoring | $60K–$180K | $40,000 | 7.5% | 66 |
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 65 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 64 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $200K–$900K | $40,000 | 6.0% | 63 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsHastings - Somers’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Hastings - Somers snapshot
| Metric | Hastings - Somers | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,245 | 18,304 | +32% |
| Median household income | $73,200 | $94,695 | -23% |
| 5-year population growth | 6.1% | 30.4% | -24.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Hastings - Somers, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Hastings - Somers | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,407/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,839/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $751/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Hastings - Somers (214021379). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Hastings - Somers 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 | Hastings - Somers | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 22.4% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 36.2% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 37.8% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 82.5% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.8% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 69.6% | Broad household mix |
| Lone-person households | 28.4% | Many singles, convenience, fitness and single-serve formats |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Hastings - Somers, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Real Estate viability: High
The real estate opportunity in Hastings - Somers scores 71 out of 100. With a population of 24,245, 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 ($73,200) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | 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 Hastings - Somers compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings - Somers | 24,245 | $73,200 | 6.1% | Real Estate | 71 |
| Highett (East) - Cheltenham | 24,354 | $96,400 | 3.9% | Quick-Service Food | 75 |
| Highton | 24,091 | $109,800 | 5.7% | Real Estate | 81 |
| Beaconsfield - Officer | 23,966 | $111,600 | 77.6% | Real Estate | 86 |
| Torquay | 24,636 | $118,600 | 28.8% | Quick-Service Food | 87 |
| Boronia | 23,837 | $83,700 | 4.0% | Real Estate | 72 |
| Mickleham - Yuroke | 23,795 | $103,100 | 562.4% | Real Estate | 84 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Hastings - Somers?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Real Estate scores highest for Hastings - Somers at 71/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Education & Tutoring.
How much does a franchise cost in Hastings - Somers?
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 Hastings - Somers good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Hastings - Somers, with about 4 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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