Franchise opportunities in Lilydale - Coldstream, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Lilydale - Coldstream 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 Lilydale - Coldstream
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Lilydale - Coldstream:
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
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Where Lilydale - Coldstream 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
2. Health & Medical
663. Hair & Barber
65What it costs to start in Lilydale - Coldstream
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Lilydale - Coldstream best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Lilydale - Coldstream fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 68 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 66 |
| Hair & Barber | $140K–$380K | $40,000 | 6.5% | 65 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 63 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 63 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 62 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsLilydale - Coldstream’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Lilydale - Coldstream snapshot
| Metric | Lilydale - Coldstream | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,786 | 18,304 | +8% |
| Median household income | $92,800 | $94,695 | -2% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.7% | 30.4% | -28.7 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Lilydale - Coldstream, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Lilydale - Coldstream | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,784/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,189/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $803/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $369/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,950/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 Lilydale - Coldstream (211051278). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Lilydale - Coldstream 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 | Lilydale - Coldstream | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 18.3% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 44.9% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.3% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 81.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 73.8% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Lilydale - Coldstream, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Lilydale - Coldstream scores 68 out of 100. With a population of 19,786, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($92,800) sits below the state average ($94,695), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 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 Lilydale - Coldstream compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilydale - Coldstream | 19,786 | $92,800 | 1.7% | Cleaning | 68 |
| Ashwood - Chadstone | 19,782 | $104,600 | 2.5% | Cleaning | 72 |
| Taylors Hill | 19,794 | $120,400 | -2.1% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Drouin | 19,800 | $75,500 | 20.5% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Noble Park - West | 19,810 | $72,700 | 1.9% | Cleaning | 63 |
| Wangaratta | 19,884 | $64,600 | 5.0% | Cleaning | 64 |
| Frankston North | 19,666 | $68,300 | -1.4% | Cleaning | 58 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Lilydale - Coldstream?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Lilydale - Coldstream at 68/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Lilydale - Coldstream?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Lilydale - Coldstream good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 58/100 in Lilydale - Coldstream, 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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