Franchise opportunities in Cooloongup, WA
Top 3 recommended franchise categories
1. Quick-Service Food
37Cooloongup snapshot
| Metric | Cooloongup | State avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,815 | 16,989 | -48% |
| Median household income | $63,900 | $98,804 | -35% |
| 5-year population growth | 0.2% | 9.0% | -8.8 pts |
Community & demographics
Who lives in Cooloongup, and what it means for a franchise. Every figure below is a real ABS Census 2021 median for this area, not an estimate.
| Measure | Cooloongup | What it signals for franchising |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 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 | $1,229/wk | Overall spending power of the local market |
| Median family income | $1,480/wk | Discretionary spend of family households |
| Median personal income | $596/wk | Individual earnings, a labour-cost and spend signal |
| Median rent | $300/wk | Cost of living and a proxy for commercial rents |
| Median mortgage | $1,300/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 Cooloongup (507051186). Incomes are median weekly (household income is also shown annualised in the headline stats).
Survival & viability analysis
Quick-Service Food viability: High
The quick-service food opportunity in Cooloongup scores 37 out of 100. With a population of 8,815, the catchment is smaller, so demand may support only one well-sited quick-service food outlet. At about 1 existing quick-service food operator, competition sits below typical metro density, an opening for a well-run entrant. Median household income ($63,900) sits below the state average ($98,804), which can favour value-led formats.
Nearby competition by category
| Category | Est. operators | Competition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Café | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Quick-Service Food | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Hair & Barber | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Food & Beverage | 1 | Low | Gap |
| Bakery & Dessert | 1 | High | Saturated |
| Retail | 1 | High | Saturated |
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 Cooloongup
Bucking Bull
Chicken Treat
Cafe2U
Degani
Advanced Hair Studio
Hairhouse
How Cooloongup compares to nearby areas
| Location | Population | Median income | 5-yr growth | Top category | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooloongup | 8,815 | $63,900 | 0.2% | Quick-Service Food | 37 |
| Coolbellup | 8,788 | $82,100 | 5.0% | Quick-Service Food | 47 |
| Dawesville - Bouvard | 8,754 | $74,700 | 19.3% | Quick-Service Food | 49 |
| Floreat | 8,891 | $185,600 | 7.7% | Quick-Service Food | 62 |
| Padbury | 8,898 | $107,400 | 4.4% | Quick-Service Food | 54 |
| Geraldton - North | 8,899 | $99,600 | 13.5% | Quick-Service Food | 56 |
| Collie | 9,086 | $64,200 | 2.6% | Quick-Service Food | 42 |
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Frequently asked questions
What franchise is best for Cooloongup?
Based on population, income, growth and competition data, Quick-Service Food scores highest for Cooloongup at 37/100, competition sits below typical metro density. The next best are Coffee & Café and Hair & Barber.
How much does a franchise cost in Cooloongup?
Fees don't vary by suburb, Quick-Service Food franchises run $350,000–$900,000 all-in nationally (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=96). See the Fee Index for the full breakdown.
Is Cooloongup good for a coffee franchise?
It's promising: a coffee & café franchise scores 36/100 in Cooloongup, with about 1 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.