Franchise opportunities in Truganina - South East, VIC
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
702. Coffee & Café
653. Hair & Barber
62Truganina - South East snapshot
| Metric | Truganina - South East | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,761 | 18,304 | -47% |
| Median household income | $121,500 | $94,695 | +28% |
| 5-year population growth | 61.0% | 30.4% | +30.6 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Truganina - South East, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Truganina - South East | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3.3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,337/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,322/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $972/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $395/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,000/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Truganina - South East (213051587). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Truganina - South East scores 70 out of 100. With a population of 9,761, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($121,500) runs above the state average ($94,695), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 61.0% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 30.4%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Medium | Competitive |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Truganina - South East
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Cafe2U
Coolabah Tree Cafe
Advanced Hair Studio
Barber Industries
How Truganina - South East compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truganina - South East | 9,761 | $121,500 | 61.0% | Quick-Service Food | 70 |
| Mount Dandenong - Olinda | 9,770 | $109,300 | -3.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Korumburra | 9,787 | $72,000 | 5.8% | Quick-Service Food | 52 |
| Ringwood North | 9,723 | $121,200 | -2.7% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Point Cook - North West | 9,689 | $126,800 | 5.5% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Upwey - Tecoma | 9,848 | $111,700 | -1.9% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Mount Evelyn | 9,866 | $106,300 | -2.1% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Truganina - South East?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Truganina - South East at 70/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Truganina - South East?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Truganina - South East good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 65/100 in Truganina - South East, with about 1 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.