Franchise opportunities in Warrandyte - Wonga Park, VIC
Geography: this report covers the Warrandyte - Wonga Park 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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Top 3 franchise categories by opportunity score
What it costs to start in Warrandyte - Wonga Park
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Warrandyte - Wonga Park best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q3 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Warrandyte - Wonga Park fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick-Service Food | $337,000–$675,000 | $45,000 | 6.0% | 60 |
| Coffee & Café | $300,000–$700,000 | $35,000 | 6.0% | 54 |
| Hair & Barber | $243,000–$482,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 53 |
| Food & Beverage | $650,000–$1,475,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 48 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $350,000–$625,000 | $50,000 | Not enough data | 44 |
| Retail | $200,000–$511,000 | Not enough data | Not enough data | 42 |
Fees: Q3 2026 Fee Index (“Not enough data” means fewer than five systems publish that figure). The fit score blends Warrandyte - Wonga Park’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Warrandyte - Wonga Park snapshot
| Metric | Warrandyte - Wonga Park | Typical VIC area | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,181 | 14,123 | -28% |
| Median household income | $144,500 | $96,800 | +49% |
| 5-year population growth | -4.1% | 1.2% | -5.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Warrandyte - Wonga Park, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Warrandyte - Wonga Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,779/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $3,051/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $930/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $481/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,300/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 Warrandyte - Wonga Park (211021262). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Warrandyte - Wonga Park 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 | Warrandyte - Wonga Park | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 6.6% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 46.4% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 44.9% | Older, established, lower-debt households |
| Separate houses | 99.2% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0.2% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 86.4% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 12.8% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | Tight labour market, strong incomes but harder hiring |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Warrandyte - Wonga Park, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Warrandyte - Wonga Park scores 60 out of 100. With a population of 10,181, 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 ($144,500) runs above the typical comparable area in the state ($96,800), supporting discretionary spend.
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.
How Warrandyte - Wonga Park compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrandyte - Wonga Park | 10,181 | $144,500 | -4.1% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Koo Wee Rup | 10,160 | $94,800 | 31.6% | Quick-Service Food | 64 |
| Cairnlea | 10,142 | $107,200 | -0.6% | Quick-Service Food | 57 |
| Fraser Rise - Plumpton | 10,239 | $117,200 | 124.5% | Quick-Service Food | 71 |
| Melbourne CBD - East | 10,119 | $78,600 | -13.0% | Quick-Service Food | 45 |
| Surrey Hills (East) - Mont Albert | 10,251 | $124,200 | -2.0% | Quick-Service Food | 60 |
| Strathmore | 10,107 | $126,900 | 1.4% | Quick-Service Food | 63 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Warrandyte - Wonga Park?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Warrandyte - Wonga Park at 60/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Warrandyte - Wonga Park?
Fees don't vary by suburb. Across the Quick-Service Food systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $337,000–$675,000 (173 systems), a $45,000 median initial fee (9 systems), a 6.0% median royalty (9 systems) and a 4.3% median marketing levy (9 systems) nationally. See the Fee Index for every category.
Is Warrandyte - Wonga Park good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 54/100 in Warrandyte - Wonga Park, 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: Q3 2026 Fee Index.
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