Franchise opportunities in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square, VIC
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Health & Medical
652. Automotive
633. Real Estate
62Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square snapshot
| Metric | Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,071 | 18,304 | +15% |
| Median household income | $64,400 | $94,695 | -32% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.6% | 30.4% | -24.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.2 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,238/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,580/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $676/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $290/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square (202011022). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 21,071, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($64,400) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Bob Jane T-Marts
Barry Plant
Belle Property
How Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Score | Top category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square | 21,071 | 65 | Health & Medical |
| Newcastle | 322,278 | 77 | Bakery & Dessert |
| Parramatta | 256,729 | 80 | Pet Services |
| Geelong | 268,277 | 75 | Pet Services |
| Gold Coast | 699,226 | 84 | Quick-Service Food |
Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square, 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.