Franchise opportunities in Busselton - West, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Health & Medical
65Busselton - West snapshot
| Metric | Busselton - West | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,972 | 16,989 | +18% |
| Median household income | $70,300 | $98,804 | -29% |
| 5-year population growth | 10.3% | 9.0% | +1.3 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Busselton - West, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Busselton - West | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 years | Broad working-age and family customer base |
| Average household size | 2.4 people | Smaller households, favours convenience and single-serve formats |
| Median household income | $1,351/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,740/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $701/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $350/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,733/mo | Homeowner cost base in the area |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 | More space per resident, established housing |
Source: ABS Census 2021 G02 + ERP 2016→2021 · SA2 Busselton - West (501011294). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Cleaning viability: High
The cleaning opportunity in Busselton - West scores 66 out of 100. With a population of 19,972, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited cleaning outlet. At about 1 existing cleaning operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($70,300) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats. Population is growing at 10.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Health & Medical | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 2 | Low | Gap |
| Automotive | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Real Estate | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 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.
Available franchise opportunities in Busselton - West
Amazing Clean
Electrodry Carpet Cleaning
Australian Skin Clinics
Back In Motion
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
How Busselton - West compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busselton - West | 19,972 | $70,300 | 10.3% | Cleaning | 66 |
| Australind - Leschenault | 19,997 | $99,300 | 12.1% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Willetton | 19,943 | $113,300 | 6.7% | Cleaning | 76 |
| Ellenbrook | 19,778 | $95,900 | 4.7% | Cleaning | 69 |
| Wembley - West Leederville - Glendalough | 19,764 | $104,600 | 5.5% | Cleaning | 72 |
| Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley | 19,647 | $135,700 | 1.0% | Cleaning | 74 |
| Forrestfield - Wattle Grove | 20,501 | $95,600 | 6.8% | Health & Medical | 72 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Busselton - West?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Cleaning scores highest for Busselton - West at 66/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Health & Medical and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Busselton - West?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Cleaning franchises run $30,000–$120,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=88). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Busselton - West good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 59/100 in Busselton - West, 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.