Franchise opportunities in Alexander Heights - Koondoola, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Food & Beverage
452. Bakery & Dessert
393. Quick-Service Food
37Alexander Heights - Koondoola snapshot
| Metric | Alexander Heights - Koondoola | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,077 | 16,989 | -29% |
| Median household income | $77,700 | $98,804 | -21% |
| 5-year population growth | -2.2% | 9.0% | -11.2 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Alexander Heights - Koondoola, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Alexander Heights - Koondoola | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.8 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $1,494/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,683/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $628/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,600/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Alexander Heights - Koondoola (505031098). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Food & Beverage viability: High
The food & beverage opportunity in Alexander Heights - Koondoola scores 45 out of 100. With a population of 12,077, 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 ($77,700) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Alexander Heights - Koondoola
Acai Brothers
Boost Juice
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
How Alexander Heights - Koondoola compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Heights - Koondoola | 12,077 | $77,700 | -2.2% | Food & Beverage | 45 |
| Harrisdale | 12,079 | $125,400 | 27.9% | Food & Beverage | 69 |
| Baldivis - North | 12,073 | $101,800 | 39.7% | Food & Beverage | 64 |
| Applecross - Ardross | 12,063 | $126,600 | 4.1% | Food & Beverage | 63 |
| Lesmurdie - Bickley - Carmel | 12,057 | $107,600 | 0.6% | Food & Beverage | 56 |
| Manning - Waterford | 12,049 | $111,600 | 1.3% | Food & Beverage | 58 |
| South Lake - Cockburn Central | 12,153 | $89,200 | 2.5% | Food & Beverage | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Alexander Heights - Koondoola?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Food & Beverage scores highest for Alexander Heights - Koondoola at 45/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Quick-Service Food.
How much does a franchise cost in Alexander Heights - Koondoola?
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 Alexander Heights - Koondoola good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 35/100 in Alexander Heights - Koondoola, 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.