Franchise opportunities in Balga - Mirrabooka, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
65Balga - Mirrabooka snapshot
| Metric | Balga - Mirrabooka | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,905 | 16,989 | +29% |
| Median household income | $67,200 | $98,804 | -32% |
| 5-year population growth | 5.2% | 9.0% | -3.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Balga - Mirrabooka, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Balga - Mirrabooka | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.6 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,293/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,461/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $629/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $305/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,482/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 Balga - Mirrabooka (505021085). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Automotive viability: High
The automotive opportunity in Balga - Mirrabooka scores 65 out of 100. With a population of 21,905, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 automotive outlet. At about 1 existing automotive operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($67,200) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Education & Tutoring | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Coffee & Café | 3 | 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 Balga - Mirrabooka
ABS Auto
Auto Masters
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Belle Property
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How Balga - Mirrabooka compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balga - Mirrabooka | 21,905 | $67,200 | 5.2% | Automotive | 65 |
| Gosnells | 21,995 | $65,200 | 5.5% | Automotive | 64 |
| Mandurah - North | 22,076 | $96,800 | 21.0% | Automotive | 77 |
| Beechboro | 22,210 | $93,100 | 17.5% | Automotive | 76 |
| Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee | 21,507 | $121,800 | 10.6% | Health & Medical | 82 |
| Cannington - Queens Park | 21,477 | $88,100 | 13.7% | Health & Medical | 74 |
| Bentley - Wilson - St James | 21,462 | $77,100 | 1.9% | Health & Medical | 64 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Balga - Mirrabooka?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Automotive scores highest for Balga - Mirrabooka at 65/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Balga - Mirrabooka?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Automotive franchises run $120,000–$500,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=62). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Balga - Mirrabooka good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 60/100 in Balga - Mirrabooka, with about 3 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.