Franchise opportunities in Broome, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
Broome snapshot
| Metric | Broome | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,658 | 16,989 | -8% |
| Median household income | $115,500 | $98,804 | +17% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.7% | 9.0% | -1.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Broome, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Broome | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | Younger market, skews to fitness, quick-service food and services |
| Average household size | 2.7 people | Family-heavy, favours food, education and household services |
| Median household income | $2,222/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,623/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $1,164/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $330/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $2,167/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Broome (510011262). 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 Broome scores 72 out of 100. With a population of 15,658, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited bakery & dessert outlet. At about 1 existing bakery & dessert operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($115,500) runs above the state average ($98,804), supporting discretionary spend.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Retail | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Mortgage & Finance | 1 | Low | Gap |
| B2B Services | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Beauty & Health | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Broome
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How Broome compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broome | 15,658 | $115,500 | 7.7% | Bakery & Dessert | 72 |
| Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill | 15,627 | $96,900 | 1.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Belmont - Ascot - Redcliffe | 15,697 | $86,600 | 5.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 63 |
| Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin | 15,568 | $73,200 | 10.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands | 15,531 | $123,200 | 7.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 73 |
| Fremantle - South | 15,912 | $94,200 | 6.1% | Bakery & Dessert | 65 |
| Landsdale | 15,931 | $126,800 | 25.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 77 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Broome?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Broome at 72/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Retail and Mortgage & Finance.
How much does a franchise cost in Broome?
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 Broome good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 69/100 in Broome, 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.