Franchise opportunities in Clarkson, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
2. Quick-Service Food
59Clarkson snapshot
| Metric | Clarkson | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,403 | 16,989 | -15% |
| Median household income | $91,600 | $98,804 | -7% |
| 5-year population growth | 7.0% | 9.0% | -2.0 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Clarkson, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Clarkson | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 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 | $1,761/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $2,011/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $828/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 Clarkson (505031101). 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 Clarkson scores 62 out of 100. With a population of 14,403, 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 ($91,600) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
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 Clarkson
Cold Rock Ice Creamery
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Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Beds R Us
Bedshed
How Clarkson compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | 14,403 | $91,600 | 7.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 62 |
| Alkimos - Eglinton | 14,418 | $105,600 | 74.8% | Bakery & Dessert | 71 |
| Parkwood - Ferndale - Lynwood | 14,469 | $80,400 | 1.0% | Bakery & Dessert | 54 |
| Joondalup - Edgewater | 14,328 | $92,800 | 0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 56 |
| Currambine - Kinross | 14,274 | $115,800 | -0.4% | Bakery & Dessert | 61 |
| Madeley - Darch | 14,665 | $117,600 | 6.3% | Bakery & Dessert | 70 |
| Greenwood - Warwick | 14,141 | $98,600 | 2.6% | Bakery & Dessert | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Clarkson?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Bakery & Dessert scores highest for Clarkson at 62/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Quick-Service Food and Retail.
How much does a franchise cost in Clarkson?
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 Clarkson good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 57/100 in Clarkson, 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.