Franchise opportunities in Albany, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Albany snapshot
| Metric | Albany | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,358 | 16,989 | -10% |
| Median household income | $64,800 | $98,804 | -34% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.0% | 9.0% | -4.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Albany, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Albany | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 years | Older market, skews to health, home and aged-support services |
| Average household size | 2.1 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,246/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,743/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $708/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,439/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Albany (509011225). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Bakery & Dessert viability: High
The bakery & dessert opportunity in Albany scores 56 out of 100. With a population of 15,358, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($64,800) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Lawn & Garden | 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.
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How Albany compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 15,358 | $64,800 | 5.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Bicton - Palmyra | 15,257 | $95,800 | 6.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands | 15,531 | $123,200 | 7.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Wanneroo - Sinagra | 15,161 | $87,300 | 3.5% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
| Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin | 15,568 | $73,200 | 10.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Stirling - Osborne Park | 15,118 | $96,600 | 4.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 64 |
| Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill | 15,627 | $96,900 | 1.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Albany?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Albany at 56/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Mortgage & Finance.
How much does a franchise cost in Albany?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Bakery & Dessert franchises run $200,000–$550,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=54). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Albany good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 52/100 in Albany, 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.