Franchise opportunities in Skye - Sandhurst, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Skye - Sandhurst 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 Skye - Sandhurst
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Skye - Sandhurst:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Skye - Sandhurst on the map
Where Skye - Sandhurst 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. Bakery & Dessert
583. Quick-Service Food
55What it costs to start in Skye - Sandhurst
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Skye - Sandhurst best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Skye - Sandhurst fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 59 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 58 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 55 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 55 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 54 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 53 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSkye - Sandhurst’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Skye - Sandhurst snapshot
| Metric | Skye - Sandhurst | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,423 | 18,304 | -27% |
| Median household income | $115,600 | $94,695 | +22% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.8% | 30.4% | -32.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Skye - Sandhurst, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Skye - Sandhurst | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 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 | $2,224/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,378/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $920/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $450/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/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 Skye - Sandhurst (214011376). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Skye - Sandhurst 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 | Skye - Sandhurst | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 16% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 56.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 25.2% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 89.9% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 84.2% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 14.1% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Skye - Sandhurst, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Skye - Sandhurst scores 59 out of 100. With a population of 13,423, 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 ($115,600) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend.
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 Skye - Sandhurst compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skye - Sandhurst | 13,423 | $115,600 | -1.8% | Food & Beverage | 59 |
| Endeavour Hills - South | 13,461 | $90,100 | -4.9% | Food & Beverage | 51 |
| Dromana | 13,469 | $72,700 | 17.6% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| Hampton Park - West | 13,518 | $76,000 | -1.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 48 |
| Mentone | 13,303 | $98,200 | -2.9% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
| Warrnambool - South | 13,298 | $71,800 | 0.9% | Food & Beverage | 49 |
| Clayton South | 13,562 | $84,800 | 2.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Skye - Sandhurst?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Skye - Sandhurst at 59/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Skye - Sandhurst?
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 Skye - Sandhurst good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Skye - Sandhurst, 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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