Franchise opportunities in Baldivis - South, WA
Geography: this report covers the Baldivis - South 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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For sale & open territories in Baldivis - South
161 franchise systems are recruiting new territories that cover Baldivis - South:
Aussie Pet Mobile
Bark Busters
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
Donut Bros
Baldivis - South on the map
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Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Bakery & Dessert
803. Childcare & Early Learning
79What it costs to start in Baldivis - South
Franchise fees don’t change by suburb, but the categories that fit Baldivis - South best sit in these all-in investment ranges (Q2 2026 Fee Index, national medians).
| Category | Total investment | Initial fee | Royalty | Baldivis - South fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Services | $45K–$200K | $30,000 | 7.5% | 81 |
| Bakery & Dessert | $200K–$550K | $45,000 | 6.5% | 80 |
| Childcare & Early Learning | $300K–$1.2M | $55,000 | 6.0% | 79 |
| Fitness & Wellbeing | $200K–$900K | $40,000 | 6.0% | 79 |
| Quick-Service Food | $350K–$900K | $50,000 | 7.0% | 78 |
| Retail | $180K–$600K | $45,000 | 5.5% | 78 |
Fees: Q2 2026 Fee Index. The fit score blendsBaldivis - South’s demand, competition, demographics and growth, see methodology.
Baldivis - 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/G35/G36/G37/G46) + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Baldivis - South (507051313). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Housing, tenure & households
How Baldivis - South 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 | Baldivis - South | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | 21.7% | Owner-heavy, settled households with steadier local spend |
| Owned with a mortgage | 59.6% | Working homeowners, family services and home categories |
| Owned outright | 15.9% | Fewer outright owners, younger area |
| Separate houses | 96.7% | Suburban, car-based, drive-to trade area |
| Flats & apartments | 0% | Low density, destination retail and services |
| Family households | 82.5% | Family-led demand, education, food and household services |
| Lone-person households | 15.2% | Fewer single-person homes |
| Unemployment rate | 5% | Around the national average |
Source: ABS Census 2021, Baldivis - South, tenure (G37), dwelling structure (G36), household composition (G35) and labour force (G46).
Survival & viability analysis
Pet Services viability: High
The pet services 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 1 pet services outlet. At about 1 existing pet services operator, 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.
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% | Pet Services | 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% | Quick-Service Food | 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, Pet Services scores highest for Baldivis - South at 81/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Bakery & Dessert and Childcare & Early Learning.
How much does a franchise cost in Baldivis - South?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Pet Services franchises run $45,000–$200,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=51). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Baldivis - South good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 75/100 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.
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