Franchise opportunities in St Albans - North, VIC
Geography: this report covers the St Albans - North 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 St Albans - North
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover St Albans - North:
Amazing Clean
Chem-Dry Australia
Amcal Pharmacy
Australian Skin Clinics
ABS Auto
Bob Jane T-Marts
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
57What it costs to start in St Albans - North
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit St Albans - North best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | St Albans - North fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $30K–$120K | $25,000 | 9.0% | 58 |
| Health & Medical | $180K–$650K | $48,000 | 6.0% | 57 |
| Automotive | $120K–$500K | $45,000 | 7.5% | 55 |
| Real Estate | $80K–$300K | $35,000 | 8.0% | 54 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 53 |
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 52 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsSt Albans - North’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
St Albans - North snapshot
| Metric | St Albans - North | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,838 | 18,304 | +14% |
| Median household income | $61,500 | $94,695 | -35% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.1% | 30.4% | -31.5 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in St Albans - North, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | St Albans - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,183/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,310/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $495/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,473/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 St Albans - North (213011334). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How St Albans - North 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 | St Albans - North | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 37.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 23.3% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 33.9% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 70.3% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 10.6% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 70.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 24.5% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7% | Higher unemployment, price-sensitive spend, easier hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, St Albans - North, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in St Albans - North scores 58 out of 100. With a population of 20,838, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($61,500) 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 |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 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 St Albans - North compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans - North | 20,838 | $61,500 | -1.1% | Cleaning | 58 |
| Wheelers Hill | 20,854 | $94,500 | -0.1% | Cleaning | 68 |
| Lara | 20,859 | $102,200 | 12.2% | Cleaning | 78 |
| Greensborough | 20,995 | $108,100 | -1.7% | Cleaning | 70 |
| Preston - East | 20,997 | $92,900 | -0.9% | Cleaning | 67 |
| Caroline Springs | 20,634 | $110,900 | -1.6% | Cleaning | 71 |
| Kangaroo Flat - Golden Square | 21,071 | $64,400 | 5.6% | Health & Medical | 65 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for St Albans - North?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for St Albans - North at 58/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Automotive.
How much does a franchise cost in St Albans - North?
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 St Albans - North good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 50/100 in St Albans - North, 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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