Franchise opportunities in Vermont South, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Vermont South 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 Vermont South
258 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Vermont South:
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Bakers Delight
Banjo's Bakehouse
Bucking Bull
Burger Urge
Vermont South on the map
Where Vermont South 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
3. Quick-Service Food
46What it costs to start in Vermont South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Vermont South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Vermont South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | $250K–$750K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 52 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 47 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 46 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 45 |
| Beauty & Health | $150K–$480K | $42,000 | 6.0% | 43 |
| Massage & Wellness | $120K–$400K | $38,000 | 6.0% | 43 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsVermont South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Vermont South snapshot
| Metric | Vermont South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,042 | 18,304 | -34% |
| Median household income | $101,100 | $94,695 | +7% |
| 5-year population growth | -1.7% | 30.4% | -32.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Vermont South, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Vermont South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,944/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,179/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $715/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $496/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,383/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 (G02/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Vermont South (211041273). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Vermont South 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 | Vermont South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 13.8% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.8% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 48.2% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 88.1% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 2.4% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 81.3% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 16.7% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Vermont South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Vermont South scores 52 out of 100. With a population of 12,042, 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 ($101,100) 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 Vermont South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont South | 12,042 | $101,100 | -1.7% | Food & Beverage | 52 |
| Cranbourne North - West | 12,042 | $87,700 | -1.8% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| Elsternwick | 12,030 | $112,900 | -0.7% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
| Doveton | 12,058 | $65,600 | 1.6% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
| St Kilda - Central | 12,086 | $93,000 | -7.1% | Food & Beverage | 48 |
| Mernda - South | 12,086 | $109,700 | 44.6% | Food & Beverage | 66 |
| Traralgon - East | 11,970 | $72,100 | 3.2% | Hair & Barber | 49 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Vermont South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Vermont South at 52/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Vermont South?
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 Vermont South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 42/100 in Vermont South, with about 2 existing operators in the trade area (Moderate 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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