Franchise opportunities in Baldivis - South, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Bakery & Dessert
812. Childcare & Early Learning
81Baldivis - South snapshot
| Metric | Baldivis - South | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,027 | 16,989 | +59% |
| Median household income | $112,400 | $98,804 | +14% |
| 5-year population growth | 12.3% | 9.0% | +3.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Baldivis - 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 | Baldivis - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 3 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,161/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,337/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $938/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $370/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,915/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 Baldivis - South (507051313). 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 Baldivis - South scores 81 out of 100. With a population of 27,027, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 2 bakery & dessert outlets. At about 2 existing bakery & dessert operators, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($112,400) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend. Population is growing at 12.3% over five years, ahead of the state pace of 9.0%, new demand is still arriving.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Childcare & Early Learning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 3 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 2 | 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 Baldivis - South compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldivis - South | 27,027 | $112,400 | 12.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 81 |
| Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford | 25,412 | $104,600 | 6.4% | Quick-Service Food | 80 |
| Canning Vale - East | 25,396 | $117,500 | 6.3% | Quick-Service Food | 83 |
| Butler - Merriwa - Ridgewood | 24,594 | $80,200 | 1.7% | Quick-Service Food | 67 |
| Thornlie | 24,586 | $81,700 | 2.5% | Real Estate | 69 |
| Armadale - Wungong - Brookdale | 24,139 | $67,900 | 23.4% | Real Estate | 72 |
| Morley | 23,558 | $82,300 | 4.3% | Real Estate | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Baldivis - South?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Baldivis - South at 81/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Childcare & Early Learning and Pet Services.
How much does a franchise cost in Baldivis - South?
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 Baldivis - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 76/100 in Baldivis - South, with about 4 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.