Franchise opportunities in Balcatta - Hamersley, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
623. Beauty & Health
61Balcatta - Hamersley snapshot
| Metric | Balcatta - Hamersley | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,578 | 16,989 | -2% |
| Median household income | $84,500 | $98,804 | -14% |
| 5-year population growth | 3.7% | 9.0% | -5.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Balcatta - Hamersley, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Balcatta - Hamersley | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.3 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,625/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,101/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $830/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,863/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 Balcatta - Hamersley (505021084). 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 Balcatta - Hamersley scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 16,578, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 2 existing quick-service food operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($84,500) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Courier & Logistics | 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 Balcatta - Hamersley compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcatta - Hamersley | 16,578 | $84,500 | 3.7% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Duncraig | 16,504 | $124,500 | 4.0% | Quick-Service Food | 73 |
| Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield | 16,500 | $90,400 | 5.7% | Quick-Service Food | 65 |
| Piara Waters - Forrestdale | 16,660 | $126,900 | 57.3% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Victoria Park - Lathlain - Burswood | 16,399 | $98,600 | 7.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 69 |
| Aveley | 16,261 | $111,100 | 33.1% | Retail | 76 |
| Booragoon | 15,993 | $111,700 | 6.2% | Bakery & Dessert | 71 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Balcatta - Hamersley?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Balcatta - Hamersley at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Beauty & Health.
How much does a franchise cost in Balcatta - Hamersley?
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 Balcatta - Hamersley good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 61/100 in Balcatta - Hamersley, 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.