Franchise opportunities in Bentley - Wilson - St James, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Health & Medical
642. Automotive
633. Real Estate
62Bentley - Wilson - St James snapshot
| Metric | Bentley - Wilson - St James | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,462 | 16,989 | +26% |
| Median household income | $77,100 | $98,804 | -22% |
| 5-year population growth | 1.9% | 9.0% | -7.1 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Bentley - Wilson - St James, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Bentley - Wilson - St James | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,482/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,963/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $711/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/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 Bentley - Wilson - St James (506031124). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Health & Medical viability: High
The health & medical opportunity in Bentley - Wilson - St James scores 64 out of 100. With a population of 21,462, there is a solid customer base, enough to sustain about 1 health & medical outlet. At about 1 existing health & medical operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($77,100) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 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 Bentley - Wilson - St James
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How Bentley - Wilson - St James compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley - Wilson - St James | 21,462 | $77,100 | 1.9% | Health & Medical | 64 |
| Cannington - Queens Park | 21,477 | $88,100 | 13.7% | Health & Medical | 74 |
| Mindarie - Quinns Rocks - Jindalee | 21,507 | $121,800 | 10.6% | Health & Medical | 82 |
| Byford | 21,272 | $108,500 | 28.7% | Health & Medical | 80 |
| Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford | 21,094 | $77,700 | 8.0% | Health & Medical | 69 |
| Balga - Mirrabooka | 21,905 | $67,200 | 5.2% | Automotive | 65 |
| Gosnells | 21,995 | $65,200 | 5.5% | Automotive | 64 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Bentley - Wilson - St James?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Health & Medical scores highest for Bentley - Wilson - St James at 64/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Automotive and Real Estate.
How much does a franchise cost in Bentley - Wilson - St James?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Health & Medical franchises run $180,000–$650,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=47). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Bentley - Wilson - St James good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Bentley - Wilson - St James, 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.